Parks and the outdoors in Soltau

Parks and the outdoors in Soltau

1. See

   Breidings Garten

   This English-style garden is on the outskirts of town. The complex includes moorland just as decorative ponds, orchards and giant rhododendrons, an imposing villa garden as an artificial ruin. The garden is owned by a charitable foundation, and always open to the public. Free guided visits will be held monthly.

2. See

   Böhme Park

   This park has the river Böhme running straight through it. There is a lovely café in the park where you can have coffee and cake whilst you take in the scenery.

3. Eat

   Café Chocolat

   This modern café is on the outskirts of Böhme park. It has a wide variety of chocolate and coffee drinks on offer, with snacks and cakes.

   24 hours·Low

4. Do

   Heide Park

   The Heide Park is the largest theme park in northern Germany with over 50 attractions. This park holds the record for the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in Europe complete with a 61° drop. Offers a great day out for all the family.

   Daily 10:00-18:00·Adults €37, children (4-11) €30, under 4's are free, €5 parking

5. See

   Municipal Mill

   Ratsmühle

   This listed building has been around since 1384 and is on the river Böhme and was owned by the city until 1817 which is why it was known as the Ratsmühle. The mill was eventually shut down in 1963 and has been empty ever since; however, they wish to turn it into a museum.

6. Eat

   Ninis Café

   This is a small modern café with a wide variety of different teas, coffees and hot chocolates. Homemade cakes or pies from black forest cake, chocolate cream, marzipan cake or fresh fruit cake. A delicious breakfast buffet is very popular and is available daily from 09:00 to 13:00 which includes fresh bread, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese, salmon and ham, homemade fruit salad and cottage cheese, jams, cereals, cheese and yogurt.

   Daily 09:00-18:00·Breakfast from €7-9

7. Do

   Skate Park

   Test out your skills on your skates or skate board at the park where jumps and ramps are provided.

8. Do

   Südsee Camp

   A five-star campsite where you can pitch your tent, or rent a Swedish cottage, modern chalet or premium caravan. There is plenty to do from swimming in the outside lake or the indoor pool to jungle golf and entertainment. There are many restaurants on site. Also great for a day trip out..

   Daily 08:00-22:00·Variety of prices for camping and swimming

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Soltau (CC BY-SA 4.0).