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!
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.
Waldarbeitmuseum
Learn about the local forests and the forestry, from logging to planting new trees. There are tools, photos, and documents on display.
Heimatmuseum Römstedthaus
Discover local and regional history at this museum housed in a 350-year old farmhouse.
Großsteingrab bei Siddernhausen
The dolmen or megalithic (large stone) gravesite dates to the Late Funnelbeaker culture (3,000-2,700 BC.)
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.
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.)