Leisure activities in the region of Osnabrück
One of the biggest nature parks in Germany with over 70% of forest is located in middle of the region of Osnabrück. The region of Osnabrück is rich in wildlife. While the southern and eastern parts of the region are characterised by the mountain ranges of the Teutoburg Forest and the Wiehengebirge, there are beautiful park landscapes, flood plains and moor areas in the north. Especially the Artland in the northern district Osnabrück is known for its traditional farm and half-timbered culture.
What's going on around the Alfsee? The event calender for city and district Osnabrück.
Freibad Bersenbrück
Look forward to the Bersenbrück outdoor pool, which reopened in 2024. Whether children's pool, super slide or swimmer's pool. Let's get into the wet fun!
Hase Bad & Varus thermal bath Bramsche
The Roman-style Varus thermal bath and the sun-drenched Hase Bad in Bramsche invite you enjoy sports, wellness and relaxation. Buy a ticket directly in the Alfsee Center and you will get a discounted entrance fee.
Nettebad
Here you can experience water because everything is under one roof: action, sport and wellness. Fitness and health are also not neglected. Buy the ticket direclty at Hasebad. You will get a discounted entrance fee by showing your booking reservation.
Alfpaka
Enjoy a walk with apakas in the surroundings of Alfsee. With your guest card you´ll recieve a reduced fee.
Battle of the Teutoburg Forest Kalkriese
Join us on a journey to the past! In the discovery region Kalkriese in the region of Osnabrück there are archaeological excavations that point to the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.
Museum in the monastery Bersenbrück
Accompany the three museum companions Abbess von Moltke, Amtmann Niemeyer and District Administrator Rothert through the history of our region in the museum in the monastery in Bersenbrück and immerse yourself in old times.©LKOS/U.Lewandowsky
Cloth-maker museum
Experience the great history of the textile production: from the former cloth-maker to today's modern textile industry.
Zoo Osnabrück
Here you can see over 2000 animals from about 300 species. The main focus of the zoo is on Africa. In addition to the Africa facilities the zoo also has an aquarium, a South America house and an underground zoo.
Hot-air balloon ride over the Alfsee region
The special highlight of your holiday: a hot-air balloon ride. Spend your holiday high up in the air with a view over the Alfsee grounds and discover the region from a bird's eye view. An unforgettable experience. If you want to take part in a balloon ride with view of the Alfsee with 5 persons, please contact the balloon team.
City stroll in Osnabrück
Osnabrück was founded by in 780 Charles the Great as a diocesan town . In 1648, the Peace of Westphalia was concluded in the town halls of the cities Münster and Osnabrück. That's why the city Osnabrück is also referred to as "city of peace".
Old town Osnabrück
The cobbled alleys of the old town in Osnabrück are narrow and winding. The visitors will discover old half-timbered houses, stoneworks , churches as well as the town hall of the Peace of Westfalia. Many buildings are from the period of the Classicism and Rococo. In the numerous cafés and pubs, the tourists can relax and enjoy themselves.
Nature park Terra Vita
TERRA.vita is a nature and geo park. There are many hiking and bike routes on which visitors can experience and visit the beautiful and exiting corners around Osnabrück. On foot or by bike to dinosaur tracks, the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, the landscape park Piesberg and several other destinations.
