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Town in Lower Saxony, Germany
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Bad Gandersheim is a town in South Lower Saxony, Germany. The town is full of character and is made up of many half-timbered houses. Bad Gandersheim has established itself as Lower Saxony's largest professional summer theatre festival.
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Stiftskirche
The cathedral has massive twin towers which dominate the sky. The cathedral offers over 30 concerts a year ranging from Symphony concerts, Chamber music, piano and organ concerts and our outstanding choirs and vocal ensembles. Tickets can be ordered online. For further information on specific listings visit the web site.
Kloster Brunshausen
This is where the town of Bad Gandersheim began. It was founded in 852. You can discover the history and especially the impact it had on the local area. There is a lovely cafe set in the courtyard.
Stadtmuseum
The museum houses various private collections of historical documents and objects connected with the city's history. There is a very good view from the top if you can face the climb. For guided tours contact the Tourist Information Office.
Jakobsweg
As in the Middle Ages so again today two historic trade and pilgrimage routes meet each other in Bad Gandersheim, running from north to south and from east to west. Many backpackers walk these historic routes each year.
This is a 12-mile bike path that goes from the Brunhausen Monastery in Bad Gandersheim to the Lamspringe Monastery. There are sculptures to view along the way and great views of the local landscape.
Sole-Waldschwimmbad
The centre offers indoor and outdoor pools. It has a very low chlorine content. It has a salt water pool. There are a range of prices depending on how long you stay for. Under 3's are free.
This site offers a 32-degree salt water pool and therapists who combine baths, massages and other wellness feeling applications individually according to your wishes. Please note the sauna is for members only. They also offer various fitness courses including aqua-gym, pilates, aerobics and many more.
A cozy farm cafe which specialties in rustic dishes, and cakes from their farm bakery. The bread is baked in their own stone ovens. Large groups catered for by request.
Wonderful views on the "Heberbörde" and the Gande- and Leine Valley due to its high altitude. The restaurant can cater for parties of up to 40 people on request.
Set in a quiet farm location, the ice cream café is a popular meeting place. The delicious farm ice cream comes from their own milk and fruit from the garden. They have ever changing seasonal sundae and delicious creations on offer. Opening Hours vary due to the time of the year.
The cafe is set in the atmospheric rooms of the monastery and the beautiful courtyard. They will cater for special occasions upon request.
The place offers good German cuisine with a seasonal changing menu.
A cozy family run pub in the heart of bad Gandersheim. Sporting events available for viewing.
An Italian restaurant offering good Mediterranean cuisine in the centre of town very near to the cathedral. Tables can be booked and rooms can be hired for special parties.
Choose from either à la carte menu with German and French cuisine, served brunches, multiple course set menus, buffets, or the specialty of the House "Food of the ocean". Grill buffets can be reserved.
Irish pub.
Home made beer, daily buffet.
Dance cafe. A great place to drink, dance and have fun.
Spacious pitches - sanitary building with wheelchair disabled facilities. Book out-patient spa treatments or our wellness & vital Park offers and stay in your own caravan. Riding is available on the nearby riding school "Eterna". Package deals for short treatments are available. Open all year round.
Location: On the small river of Gande, right on the edge of the historic centre, accessible from the street "An der Wiek", next to the parking lot of Rudolf Cahn of souls Stadium. Separate space for campers, quiet location in the countryside, close to the Centre. Up to 2 minutes walking to the marketplace. Maximum of 3 days stay is allowed. Shopping and restaurants 200 m away. The web site offers a full list of amenities.
Family guest house, with restaurant.
The guest house provides parking and garage space. Rooms with balconies are available. A direct-dial telephone is located in each room. Close to the town and the countryside. Cyclists welcome.
Half-timber framed family-run hotel with 35 beds. Located in the centre of town.
This is a family-run hotel set away from the local traffic, on the mountain directly in front of the forest. Ideal for rest and recreation. A big car park for cars and buses is available right outside the hotel. A la carte restaurant with local specialties.
Clothing for men and women.
Low cost supermarket.
Local butchers.
Bakery shop.
By car
Bad Gandersheim is located just off the A7 in the foothills of the Harz close to Osterode.
By train
Bad Gandersheim has a railway station with good connections from other Harz locations and many areas of Germany. For further information on a train from your starting destination go to www.bahn.de.
By horse-drawn carriage
For something completely different why not try a horse drawn carriage trip through the countryside. It is available for groups of four to five people. Also gift vouchers are available.
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