Timeline
09:00
Grab a shisha and a drink at Calouba. The happy hour runs from 13:00 to 15:00, but arriving early lets you settle in before the crowd. Note that shisha is only available during specific hours, so check if your visit falls within the 13:00-15:00 or 18:00-21:00 windows.
09:15
Walk to the Railcar 'Anteater'. This 1937 railcar offers tourist trips through the Luneburg Heide. On Sundays from July to September, it departs at 10:00. If you are visiting outside these months or days, the railcar may not be running, so check the route and schedule before you go.
09:45
Head to Brauhaus Joh. Albrecht for Sunday brunch. Located in the old 7th Armoured Brigade Officers Mess, it serves traditional German food and a wonderful Sunday brunch. The restaurant opens daily at 12:00, so this is a perfect mid-morning stop if you timed your morning activities early, or you can adjust your start time to arrive just before 12:00.
10:45
End your morning at Böhme Park. The river Böhme runs straight through the park, offering lovely scenery. There is a café in the park where you can have coffee and cake while you take in the view. It is a 16-minute walk from the anchor point.
Local tip
The Railcar 'Anteater' runs only on Sundays from July to September starting at 10:00. If you are visiting outside this window, the railcar trip will not be available, so plan your walking route accordingly.
Check before you go
- Calouba has specific happy hours for shisha (13:00-15:00 and 18:00-21:00). Ensure your visit aligns with these times if you wish to use the water pipes.
- The Railcar 'Anteater' operates only on Sundays from July to September at 10:00. Check if your visit date falls within this period.
- Brauhaus Joh. Albrecht opens daily at 12:00. Plan to arrive slightly before this time to secure a table for brunch.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Soltau (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).