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Bispingen is a small country town in Lower Saxony and a great base for exploring the Lüneburg Heath. Within its municipal boundaries lies the highest hill on the Heath, the Wilseder Berg (169 m), as well as the iconic heath village and tourist hotspot of Wilsede.
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One of the highlights of the Lüneburg Heath, Wilsede's popularity stems from its charm as one of the few relatively unspoilt heath villages as well as its proximity to the Wilseder Berg, the heath's highest hill. As a result this tiny village of under 40 souls, receives over 100,000 visitors each summer. Since motor vehicles are banned unless you live here, most of them arrive on foot, by bicycle or on one of the many horse-drawn carts that ply the area from the nearest public car parks at Niederhaverbeck and Undeloh. The village is home to a heath museum (Dat ole Hus - see below) as well as a cafe, restaurant and shop selling typical heathland products.
The Wilseder Berg is the Lüneburg Heath's highest point. Despite being all of 169 metres high, on a clear day it has outstanding views in all directions over the heath landscape. In good conditions the spires of Hamburg are said to be visible. At the top is a brass plaque on a pedestal which indicates the direction of various cities, towns and other points of interest. The hill is only accessible on foot or by horse and cart. The nearest car parks are at Niederhaverbeck and Undeloh from where there are trails and cart rides.
A landscape garden with hunting villa and Montagnetto model castle. Amazingly decorated buildings both in and out with a restaurant available.
The 7-hectre Brunausee is a perfect setting for a day out during the summer. With a beach area and 3-km orbital walkway the small lake offers the chance of a swim or sun bath with a restaurant and children's play area.
Heidemuseum Wilsede
The oldest open air museum in Germany, Dat ole Huus, Low German for "that old house", nestles amongst trees in the hamlet of Wilsede on the Heath. This classic Low German house and farm was built around 1540 and renovated in 1742. It paints an accurate picture of life as a heath farmer in bygone centuries.
Go skiing all year round at this superb indoor ski slope equipped with a 300-m slope and snowboard park served by a six-seater chairlift and a slope open for sledging enthusiasts. Other services include children's slope, skiing school, equipment rental, shop and Bavarian-style restaurant. In outdoor area open in summer season the visitors can try out the "Nord Welle", Europe’s biggest standing wave, slack line and skating ramp. Equally good for warming up before a skiing holiday or just for a fun day out.
Go karting at Ralf Schumacher's Kart and Bowl centre. Expensive but fun!
For children over 8. A 500-m-long sand track with a variety of quads available at differing prices based on time.
A stadt pool with both indoor and out door pools. Availability of the pools is seasonal and there are lessons and classes available.
The park is in the middle of the countryside in the Lüneburger Heide region. Sports lovers will have their fill of extreme sensations: diving, rafting, racket sports and many others. The little ones will have fun in BALUBA, the indoor games universe, and in many games areas near your cottage. Do you want to get away from it all? Then the "Nature & Spa" area is for you - a beauty and well-being centre, for a gentle massage or a relaxing facial.
An opportunity to see wild birds in their own environment, utilising skilled trainers and handlers.They offer regular guided visits to the enclosure from May to October. The birds are not displayed in cages but are shown to the visitors sitting on pedestals. Each bird is introduced personally by the guide, as they carry them around on a gauntlet.
The "Crazy House" (Verrueckte Haus) as it is known in Germany is a single storey family house which is upside down. All the furniture in the building is upside down. A very sensual experience. provides some excellent photo opportunities.
For those on a small budget and a taste for takeaway this imbiss has Turkish and German takeaway food.
This excellent restaurant serves a selection of local specialities as well as traditional German dishes and prides itself on its fish and game from local sources.
The regional dishes served here conspire to make your stay a culinary delight. Specialises in German and Luneberger heide cooking.
For those who like variety this establishment serves Greek as well as German food, at low to medium prices.
As the name suggests the main emphasis here is on Italian food such as pizza and pasta at prices that won't break the bank.
Old farmhouse 100 m from the main car park at Niederhaverbeck, tucked away in the woods. Does a good hearty farmer's breakfast which you can work off by walking to the Wilseder Berg.
Also has a good restaurant serving local dishes with an excellent wine list - see "Stay" below.
Italian cuisine.
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Has a pleasant beer garden and also serves tasty food.
Hotel/restaurant with bar and beergarden near the tranquil Wilsede holiday area.
Modern German pub/disco for younger drinkers.
Serves traditional German beer, coffee and a selection of cakes and snacks. Enjoy your drink with a relaxing view over the Brunausee.
The hostel is near Lüneburger National Park making it a great location for travellers wanting to get out and explore nature. The hostel is suitable for groups and families with excellent facilities for all.
Witthöft's Gästehaus
A small family hotel catering for up to 15 persons with a 20-person conference facility.
This small hotel has rooms that are very spacious and elegantly decorated. Gets good write ups in web searches.
3* hotel on the Lüneburg Heath.
In a Low German style house (huge farmhouse) in the heart of the Lüneburg Heath.
3-star family run hotel. Also includes a restaurant.
Centre Parcs
Available accommodations in this holiday park include cottages in the Centre Parcs village, a tree house, and houseboats. Diving, rafting, racket sports, and a beauty and wellness centre with massage and facial treatment are all available in the complex.
This typical German supermarket supplies all your daily needs in terms of groceries and Drinks and also has a good selection of basic non-food items.
Luneberger Heide Porcelin is the trade mark of this small manufacturer and outlet. As well as purchasing an elegant souvenir of Luneberger-Heide, visitors can tour the workshop and watch the skilled workforce making and decorating the porcelin.
Hardware and general store which supplies clothing, toys, garden items, tools, fishing equipment, equestrian goods and animal feed etc.
By train
The nearest mainline railway station is Soltau, which has regular bus services to Bispingen. Soltau runs Regionalbahn (RB) trains. Trains run from Soltau from roughly 05:00-22:00.
By car
Bispingen is easy to get to by road, lying 2 km off the A7 motorway from Hanover to Hamburg, at junction 43 "Bispingen".
By bus
Hamburg is the only large city with an airport that runs buses direct to Bispingen. There are scheduled coach services from Hamburg town centre on coach line No 6920.
The town of Bispingen is small enough to walk or cycle around, but some of the sights are a car or bus drive away.
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