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.

Address: Breidingsgarten
Hours: Takes place in July and August for two days
Website: lueneburger-heide.de (opens in a new tab)

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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.
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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.
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Bierhaus Milljö
A small German bar selling a selection of beer, hot drinks and fruit juices. There is a small area to sit outside.
Sun-Fri from 16:00, Sat from 11:00
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Cheese and Wine - H.D Beddies
This small shop specialises in different cheeses around Europe. There is also the opportunity to purchase different wines, cognac and whiskey. There is also a little bistro on site.
Sun-Fri 09:00-18:00, Sat 07:30-13:30Price varies