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Town in Lower Saxony, Germany
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Nienburg is a town of 31,000 inhabitants (2020) in Lower Saxony. Nienburg is a charming town on the scenic river Weser, with some good places to stay and a rich variety of traditional German food.
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Niedersächsisches Spargelmuseum
The museum is housed in a timber framed old smokehouse (Rauchhaus) where the smoke used to escape from the thatched roof. Growing asparagus has been a major part of Nienburg and you can see these customs in the museum.
This stately, two-storey timbered building was once home to medieval knights and was transformed into the Nienburg Museum.
Bruno Emanuel, the minister of architecture at the Royal Court of Hannover, built this house in 1821 for his family. Now part of the Nienburg Museum, it consists of four parts which house many of the permanent exhibitions. There are a number of special events that take place in the drawing room.
A 50-m swimming pool with 8 lanes. A separate non-swimmer pool is available as is a 10-m diving board. There are also activities such as a water mushroom, beach volleyball and a number of classes on offer.
There are different routes for you to take if you fancy walking around the area.
This cycle path gives you the opportunity to cycle to Verden and der Aller.
Serves a variety of dishes from European, Tex-Mex or Asian. You can also enjoy a snack or try one of their XXL Burgers in the cosy and relaxing restaurant. Also various drinks sold. You can eat or drink on the terrace in the summer.
The restaurant is in a meadow next to the river Weser. It serves a wide variety of food based on classical and modern dishes using seasonal products. There is an outdoor terrace.
Nienburger Ratskeller was built in 1526 and was the hub of the city. Many farmers, traders and artisans would meet after work for breakfast. It is set in the cellar with its high vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows and serves traditional German food.
Enjoy a medieval experience in this restaurant where you can have old fashioned beer and food whilst eating with your hands off the wooden platters. All ages welcome.
This modern bar is in the heart of Nienburg and offers a variety of cocktails to stay or take away. There is also a small bistro where you can get a snack.
A Mexican-themed bar and restaurant with an outside terrace.
This hotel is situated on the River Weser in the centre of Nienburg. All the rooms are comfortable with a balcony looking out onto the river. There is the chance to unwind in the sauna or if you're feeling active give the bowling alley a go. The hotel offers a restaurant with a river terrace and free parking.
This family run hotel is decorated in the style of a Mediterranean cottage to give it a warm and inviting atmosphere. There is a restaurant on the premises where you can have a meal or you can enjoy a drink in the rustic pub. The personal touch you get from this hotel will make you feel like a member of the family than a guest.
Hotel is on the main pedestrian road in Nienburg with all the rooms being individually decorated.
This is a small hotel situated in the centre of the old town in Nienburg. All the rooms are decorated differently and each give off a special atmosphere, some of the rooms even include a water bed or a four poster bed for that special weekend away. After you have finished your sight seeing why not pop into the Irish pub situated on the ground floor of the hotel, where they offer more than 25 different types of whiskey.
There is a diverse range of products that you can buy such as vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, cheese and flowers. There is also the chance to buy food for immediate consumption, including bratwurst or pea soup.
Enjoy the Christmas spirit at the market where you enjoy delicious food and Gluhwein (mulled wine) and buy handmade crafts from the locals.
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