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Bergen

Bergen is a town in the north of Celle district on the Lüneburg Heath in Lower Saxony, Germany. The infamous Bergen-Belsen concentration camp was located not far from Belsen, one of several farming villages in the borough.

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    2Rad

    Bicycles can be rented by the day or week from the local bicycle shop.

  2. See

    Africa Museum

    Afrikamuseum

    Founded about a century ago by a school teacher, now maintained by a couple who has lived for long periods in Africa, this museum presents the nature and culture of sub-Saharan Africa. Exhibits include stuffed animals and animal parts, photos, paintings and other artwork.

    by appointment through Eva and Stefan in der BeekFree

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    Apotheke (Chemist) Hirch

    Chemist stocking the normal range of medicines and remedies including prescription drugs. English spoken and very helpful staff.

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    Bergen-Belsen concentration camp

    Gedenkstätte Bergen-Belsen

    The infamous Belsen concentration camp, liberated by British forces in 1945, is now a memorial site with a comprehensive visitor centre. Today, only the sombre mounds of mass graves remain along with various monuments to those who died; the original camp was razed by the British after its survivors had been rescued and, in most cases, temporarily housed in the nearby barracks of Lager Hohne. The suffering of Anne Frank and her diary are associated worldwide with the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen, and at the site there's a memorial gravestone of Anne and her sister Margot. See also Holocaust remembrance.

    Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow

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    BurgerPlatz

    Surrounded by trees and bushes, this grassy area is a safe and peaceful space, with a playground for the children and a pond where you can feed the ducks. Easily accessible by bike.

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    Café am Museum

    Café serving breakfast, cakes and Flammküchen (a pizza-like flatbread from the French-German border region).

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    Desperados Mexican Steakhouse & Hotel

    No frills Mexican steakhouse. Good food at reasonable prices and they speak English, very good steaks but if you don't mind getting messy try the BBQ ribs

    Mon-Sat 17:00-23:30Sunday brunches: €11.90, 12 and under: €6

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    Edeka - E Center Bergen

    Just one of the "one stop" shops in Bergen, the store contains a shoe shop, clothing shop, Bakery and of course a super market with food, Electrical and kitchen goods. The store stocks a good selection of International foods, including British for those that can't do without English tea etc.

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    Eiscafe Miriam

    Bergen's main ice cream parlour. Not large or particularly cosy, but good selection of ice creams.

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    Forestry Museum

    Waldarbeitmuseum

    Learn about the local forests and the forestry, from logging to planting new trees. There are tools, photos, and documents on display.

    Apr-Sep: daily 14:00-17:00

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    Pizzeria da Peppe

    Very pleasant and with good selection of Italian meals. Staff speaks English, German and Italian and are very helpful. Closed on Tuesdays.

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    Römstedthaus Local History Museum

    Heimatmuseum Römstedthaus

    Discover local and regional history at this museum housed in a 350-year old farmhouse.

    Apr-Jun+Oct: Tue-Fri 09:30-12:00, Tue-Thu 15:00-17:00; Jul-Sep: Tue-Fri 09:30-12: 00 and 15:00-17:00; Sat/Sun 10:00-12:00 and 14:30-16:30

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    Schutzenplatz

    The Schutzenplatz is a large building surrounded by a small woodland park. It is used for festivals and open area events throughout the year.

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    Siddernhausen Dolmen

    Großsteingrab bei Siddernhausen

    The dolmen or megalithic (large stone) gravesite dates to the Late Funnelbeaker culture (3,000-2,700 BC.)

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    Sieben Steinhäuser

    Großsteingrabanlage

    The "Sieben Steinhäusern" is a megalithic gravesite consisting of five massive stone tombs on the Bergen-Hohne military Training Area near Ostenholz. At normal circumstances, the site is only accessible at weekends due to military presence during the weekdays.

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    St Lambertus

    The Church of St Lambertus is the Lutheran town church in Bergen. Built in 1826, it is a three-naved building with low ceilings over the galleries. It was extended eastwards in 1900. The separately standing clock tower dates from 1728.

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    Stadthaus

    The town hall is used for numerous events including theatrical productions, live music, art & cultural exhibitions. It can also be hired out for private functions, e.g. weddings.

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    Wohlde Bronze Age Barrows

    Bronzezeitliches Hügelgrab bei Wohlde

    In the woods and pastures around Wohlde there are around 45 barrows (prehistoric burial mounds) from the Early Bronze Age (ca. 1,500-1,200 BC.)

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    Historic Bergen Trail

    Historischer Rundgang durch Bergen

    Follow this historic trail around Bergen with 11 stops where information boards tell the story behind each of the historic houses en route. Or just enjoy the circular walk around the town!

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    C'est La Vie

    Post office and gift store.

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    Kaufland

    Supermarket, bakery and flowers.

    Mon to Sat 06:00 – 22:00

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    Netto

    Supermarket and bakery.

    Mon to Sat 07:00 – 20:00

  23. Drink

    O'Reilly's

    Irish pub.

  24. Eat

    Restaurant Delphi

    A good selection of Greek dishes at a reasonable cost.

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    Rossmann

    Drugstore/chemist.

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    Sportpark Bergen

    Tennis, squash, various other sport, sauna, restaurant.

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    Stadtbad Bergen

    A really nice indoor heated pool, ideal for all ages.

    Mon-Fri 06:30-08:45, 14:00-20:00; Sat Sun & holidays 08:00-13:00Adult €3, child €1.50

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    Weekly Market

    Farmers' market selling local produce.

    Wed 08:00-13:00, Fri 14:00-18:00