Things to do in Wedemark
Here are a few family-friendly outdoor activies:
- Horns Forellenhof mit Angelteich (ca. 2 km away)
- Abenteuerland Mellendorf (ca. 4 km away)
- Hochseilgarten PirateRock (ca. 5 km away)
- Hofführungen beim Milchhof Hemme (ca. 5 km away)
- Bauernhaus Museum Isernhagen (ca. 5 km away)
- Naturschutzgebiet Bissendorfer Moor (ca. 5 km away)
- Bio-Bauernhof Rotermund Hemme (ca. 7 km away)
- Restaurant Waldkater mit Streichelzoo (ca. 8 km away)
- Blaubeerplantage Scheidler (ca. 12 km away)
And a selection of lakes for hot summer days:
- Springhorstsee
- Natels-Heidesee
- Hufeisensee
- Altwarmbüchener See
- Silbersee
- Ricklinger Kiesteiche
- Kirchhorster See
Sporty activities:
- Canoeing: Kanuverleih Allerhorn
- Golfing: Golf-Club Burgwedel
- Personal Training and Yoga Sessions: Lena Hammer
Image credit: Hochseilgarten PirateRock, TourismusMarketing Niedersachsen (2)/ MarTiem/ Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH, Florian Trykowskin
day trip ideas
If you have a little extra time and are up for a bit of a drive, be sure to take a short trip out into the countryside. Look forward to unexpected discoveries, stunning natural scenery and the chance to get up close to wildlife – for example, here:
- Deutsches Erdölmuseum (ca. 25 km away)
- Hannover (ca. 25 km away)
- Serengeti-Park (ca. 30 km away)
- Museumshof Winsen (ca. 30 km away)
- Celle (ca. 30 km away)
- Vogelpark Walsrode (ca. 45 km away)
- Steinhuder Meer (ca. 48 km away)
- Deutsches Pferdemuseum (ca. 50 km away)
- Wisentgehege Springe (ca. 60 km away)
- Heidepark (ca. 60 km away)
- Wildpark Lüneburger Heide (ca. 60 km away)
- Wildpark Müden (ca. 60 km away)
- Mühlenmuseum Gifhorn (ca. 60 km away)
Serengeti-Park
Serengeti Park, on the edge of the Lüneburg Heath, offers an experience that is a cross between an amusement park and a zoo. Over 2,000 wild and exotic animals live here in meticulously designed habitats.
You can set off on an adventure safari through the various habitats either in your own car (keep the windows closed!) or in a Serengeti expedition vehicle. Here you can spot lions, tigers, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and elephants – almost as if they were in the wild.
On foot, you can go on a jungle safari through walk-through enclosures home to around 200 monkeys. And on the petting safari, you can stroke alpacas, goats and fox-faced sheep. The park’s own app provides an audio guide, finds the shortest route to your next destination and displays upcoming events, shows and feeding times. For the little ones, there are children’s rides, playgrounds, trampolines and a large indoor play area where they can let off steam whatever the weather.
The park is well worth a visit at any time of year and in absolutely any weather!
Image credit: Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen, TourismusMarketing Niedersachsen
Horse Museum
The German Horse Museum, a unique collection dedicated to the cultural history of the horse, is located in the equestrian town of Verden. Founded in the 1920s, the museum is housed in the former stables and barracks of a cavalry barracks dating from 1831.
Here, you will not only learn a wealth of interesting and fascinating facts about the history of the relationship between humans and horses. The permanent exhibition traces, amongst other things, the evolution of the cat-sized jungle dweller into today’s sport horse, showcases the diversity of horse breeds, and explores the significance horses have held for humans over the centuries. Other topics include equestrian sports, hunting on horseback and the traditional craft of saddlery. If you like, you can try out a side-saddle here or view the surroundings from a horse’s perspective. On the museum’s own carriage simulator, visitors even have the chance to drive a two-horse carriage themselves. A must-see for anyone interested in horses!
Another tip: while you’re there, why not take a stroll through the charming little town and discover the sights of Verden!
image credit: Deutsches Pferdemuseum Verden, TourismusMarketing Niedersachsen
Mill Museum
The Mill Museum in Gifhorn is one of the best-known open-air museums in Germany – and is, in fact, the only one of its kind in the world. Spread across 15 hectares of open grounds, you will find 13 mills from various countries. The mills from Germany, France, Greece, Korea, Portugal, Russia and Spain offer a mini-tour of the world and insights into the craftsmanship of days gone by. In the exhibition hall, which covers around 800 square metres, there are over 40 scale models of mills and many other exhibits to discover. The idyllic surrounding countryside is perfect for walks and picnics. On the grounds, you will also find a village square with charming half-timbered houses, places to eat and a bakery.
Another highlight is the Russian Orthodox wooden church, which sits enthroned on a hill in the middle of it all, looking like a film set. It houses an extensive exhibition of liturgical objects, including icons, oil lamps, candlesticks, vestments, embroidery, baptismal fonts, Bibles and icons.
Right next to the Mill Museum, you’ll find the Bell Palace, which is definitely worth a visit. The sprawling complex, built in the Old Russian architectural style, has a very eventful history.
