Lüneburg Heath in Deutschland

„The heath has a hundred different faces.“ The pink carpets of flowers, the heath in bloom - for most visitors the essence of the Lüneburg Heath – are just one of those faces. Today the Lüneburg Heath is one of Germany’s favourite holiday areas.

Violet stretches of heather and green woods, sandy yellow soil and romantic rivers, towns with half-timbered houses and welcoming villages, dignifie monasteries, a healthy climate and parks for recreation – this is the biggest holiday destination in Lower Saxony between Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen.

The region is easy to reach by road, rail or air. The heathland towns provide a lot of variety for the visitor the lively university town Lüneburg, Celle with its royal residence, the equestrian town Verden and Soltau, at the heart of the heath – each one has its own character. Are you hoping to experience something special? Then take a carriage ride into the remote corners of the region or be transported back in time on a nostalgic train ride. Let the Lüneburg Heath work its magic on you.