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Town in Lower Saxony, Germany
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Soltau is a town on the Lüneburg Heath in North Germany with around 21,000 residents in 2021. It has gained national prominence largely as a result of the attractions such as the Soltau Therme thermal baths and the Heide Park, one of Germany's biggest amusement parks. The large lake of Südsee is also popular with caravanners, campers and day visitors alike.
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This park has the river Böhme running straight through it. There is a lovely café in the park where you can have coffee and cake whilst you take in the scenery.
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.
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.
This is of fun for big and small children, with trampolines, a go-kart track, climbing the volcano and many more attractions. The indoor bistro offers a delicious variety of food for the all family.
The museum exhibits toys from over four centuries. There are many different toys to see from doll's houses, railways, wooden toys and a wide range of teddy bears and stuffed toys. You may also get the chance to play with some of the toys. A good day out for all the family.
Heilig-Geist-Kirche
A small Gothic church (begun in 1396) constructed of brick with a detached wooden bell tower with very old bells (the oldest one dates back to 1350). In 1925 another Art Nouveau aisle was added to the church. The church was reconstructed between 1998 and 2001.
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.
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.
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..
Golfanlage Hof Loh
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.
Test out your skills on your skates or skate board at the park where jumps and ramps are provided.
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.
This annual four-day festival offers plenty of drink and Bratwurst stands.
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.
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.
This modern café is on the outskirts of Böhme park. It has a wide variety of chocolate and coffee drinks on offer, with snacks and cakes.
Authentic American cuisine set in a 1950s style diner. Popular truckers' stop.
This is a small modern café with a wide variety of different teas, coffees and hot chocolates. Homemade cakes or pies from black forest cake, chocolate cream, marzipan cake or fresh fruit cake. A delicious breakfast buffet is very popular and is available daily from 09:00 to 13:00 which includes fresh bread, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese, salmon and ham, homemade fruit salad and cottage cheese, jams, cereals, cheese and yogurt.
There is a choice of different kebab meat that you can have with salad and sauces, or have a curry-wurst and chips which is equally as nice.
This friendly café can be found in the centre of Soltau.
The Brauhaus is in the old 7th Armoured Brigade Officers Mess with a warm atmosphere. They serve traditional German food and serve a wonderful brunch on a Sunday.
This restaurant specialises in South American cuisine where you can find ribs, salads, steaks and some vegetarian options. The Rodizio offers you different types of meat cooked slowly on skewers over a fire, and the meat is cut at your table directly onto your plate.
A lovely Italian restaurant with an outside eating area where you can watch the rest of the world go by in the square of Soltau.
Italian restaurant serving great food!
This is a typical German restaurant that sells trout as a delicacy that is bred from the pond behind the hotel. You can also try the XXL challenge whereby you have to eat 1000 g of meat as well as chips in an hour and a half, the meat consist of Schnitzel, currywurst and a 30-cm burger. If you manage to eat all of the food in the time given you will get your meal for free.
Local dishes with moorland sheep (Heidschnucke) and venison.
This is a formal restaurant that serves many local dishes and a variety of fish and meat dishes.
There is an indoor and outdoor area and serves a variety of steaks and other dishes.
This is a small confectionary shop where you can purchase hot drinks. There is an outside seating area. There is a large selection of sweets and chocolate available for purchase.
This is a modern cafe with different types of coffee, chocolate and tea. They offer cakes and made-to-order rolls. There is an outside seating area.
A small bistro and bar in the centre of Soltau that stocks a variety of drinks.
There is the chance to see the home-brewed beers being produced in the centre of the room. They serve a number of home brews such as the Malty dark and the hoppy bitterness. The staff are quite happy to show you how the beer is brewed.
A small cocktail bar situated on the outskirts of Soltau.
This is a fairly small bar with a large selection of drinks available. There is also the opportunity to try shisha (water pipes).
A small German bar selling a selection of beer, hot drinks and fruit juices. There is a small area to sit outside.
The hotel is in the centre of the Böhme park and all rooms have a modern and comfortable finish.
This family run hotel is next to the River Bohme and Soltau Therme and is a 5-minute walk to the centre of Soltau town. The hotel is next to the Buffalo steakhouse whose meat comes from the hotel's own farm.
This 3-star hotel is in Lüneburger Heide, there is a chance to relax next to the swimming pool or sauna. There is an on-site restaurant where you can have typical German food.
This 3-star hotel is set in a large park and has direct access to the Europa-Wanderweg hiking route. The hotel is family-run and each of the rooms are brightly decorated.
This hotel is close to Heide Park. The hotel has a sunbathing area and a bowling alley. There is a restaurant, and the hotel bar has an extensive wine menu.
This modern hotel is into the centre of Soltau and offers a wide range of leisure activities swimming pool, sauna, biosauna solarium or even try out the bowling alley in the recreational area. There is an on-site restaurant with snacks and an à-la-carte menu.
Designed with pirates in mind, it is a family-orientated hotel and was inspired by the Port Royal Caribbean fortress. The hotel is next to Heide Park.
Perfect for a short break or a long holiday, they have 80 pitches available to park your tent. There are laundry houses within the immediate vicinity of the pitches containing showers, toilets, washing machines and dryers. There is an onsite shop for you to get you groceries if you run out of food or washing up liquid or even try the restaurant onsite.
The park is on the edge of Ebsmoors, there is an ornamental pond that runs through the entire camp site with trees and hedges. There are 120 pitches to camp on and 2 sanitary blocks, warm water for showers is included in the price.
This campsite has 400 pitches available with sanitary blocks available nearby. There is also an indoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness room. If you ever need any supplies you can always run down to the onsite shop for convenience.
This takes place every Saturday and sells fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers.
This small shop sells a number of different types of tea and liquor. There is also the chance to purchase different types of mugs and candles.
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.
Open in 2012, over 60 designer brands at 13,500 m². Special features include half-timbered houses with thatched roofs.
By plane
By train
By bus
All major cities offer bus transfers to Soltau such as Berlin, Bremen, Cuxhaven. The buses leave every M, Tu, W, Th and Sa, prices vary between €22 and €66.
By bike
The long distance cycle paths RFW 4 (Leine-Heath Cycle Path) and RFW 15 (Heath Cycle Path or Heide-Radweg) on the Lower Saxon long distance cycle network intersect in Soltau. A has been implemented.
By taxi
There are taxi companies in town, and there are always taxis outside the railway station willing to pick up fares. Alternatively go to the taxi rank at Drögenheide 4, +49 5191 14084.
Parking
There are a number of car parks within Soltau with the majority of them being free. There is a car park on the way into Soltau next to the shopping complex with C&A.
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