Things to do in Soltau

10 activities, venues and outings in Soltau, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Backofenfest
This festival allows different regional gastronomic specialties that are served directly from a stone oven. This is a very social event with a folklore programme.
Takes place in July and August for two days
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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 10:00-18:00Adults €37, children (4-11) €30, under 4's are free, €5 parking
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Railcar 'Anteater'
Provides tourist trips on a railcar from 1937 through Luneburg Heide, from Soltau - Luhegrund - Bispingen - Döhle and back again. There is a three-hour stop over in Döhle for people to get off and stretch their legs whilst looking around.
Every Sun from July to September 10:00Adult €15, child €7.50, bicycle €3
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Schützenfest
This annual four-day festival offers plenty of drink and Bratwurst stands.
Four days in June and July
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Skate Park
Test out your skills on your skates or skate board at the park where jumps and ramps are provided.
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Soltau Bowling Centre
Bowling-Center Soltau
The bowling centre has 12 modern and fully automatic lanes with computer supported screens which show all the results. Play pool, darts or table football or have a meal in the on-site bistro where you can watch the action of the game. Experience moonlight-bowling every Friday from 22:00-24:00 with lights, music and bowling all fused together.
Tue-Fri 17:00-00:00, Sat 15:00-00:00, Sun 15:00-22:00
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Soltau Therme
Fun for all ages from babies through to seniors, there is something for everyone. There are three pools, one for children, salt water and an outside pool. There is plenty of space to relax next to the pools or treat yourself to a massage in the wellness centre. There is an onsite restaurant where you can indulge in a snack. There is plenty of free parking close to the Therme.
Mon 10:00-22:00, Tue-Sun 10:00-22:00Adult €4-16, child €1.50-11
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Soltauer Sommer
This takes place throughout August and offers a series of cultural open-air events such as poetry-reading, series of lectures, great small-scale performing arts and concerts.
August
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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 08:00-22:00Variety of prices for camping and swimming
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Soltau Golf Club
Golfanlage Hof Loh
Hof Loh 7
50-minute training session for two €45

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