Bike rides

Nature reserve

This area is part of the Alfsee complex. Overall, the Alfsee was conceived and built more than 30 years ago as a flood retention basin. This part served as a reserve tank. But now things have developed differently. This area of ​​the facility has been transformed into a valuable wet biotope and nature reserve, which serves as a retreat for many animals and especially waterfowl. The breeding bird population is varied and interesting. With a bit of luck, the rare kingfisher can be observed here.

Biological Station Haseniederung

If you want to find out more about the Alfsee and the influence of humans on nature and the landscape, then we recommend this detour to the Biological Station Haseniederung. Environmental education on topics that directly affect this region are on the program, which is aimed in particular at schools. There are also excursions and on-site investigations. The listed building was renovated according to building biology aspects. The beautiful garden surrounding the courtyard is designed as a natural garden, with vegetable, herb and flower beds, a wintering wall for insects and a bee training station.

The Alfsee

For centuries, the Hase regularly flooded the surrounding lowlands. Even small flood levels endanger more and more populated areas. For protection, the Alfsee was created as a flood retention basin. Hardly anyone would have thought more than 30 years ago that this would one day become a popular leisure and recreation area. At the same time, the Alfsee is a waterfowl resting place of international importance and is the destination of many anglers. Nevertheless, floods can still be regulated and prevented via the inflow and outflow of the Alfsee. With 20.8 million m³ of usable storage space, the Alfsee is one of the largest systems of this type in Lower Saxony.

Sea ​​terraces

With a direct view of the lake, the lake terraces invite you to one of the many coffee specialties. There are no limits to creative taste here. Ice chocolate macchiato, caramel cappuccino or the classic espresso. We have a special insider tip for everyone for whom that is not enough: The sea breeze... a special recipe made from milk foam, orange juice, sparkling wine and a little secret recipe. Freshly baked cakes and our own creations such as the Alfsee dike cake, but also dishes such as the oven-fresh baguette or the Mediterranean tomato soup complete the offer. Children get their money's worth on the playground or the natural miniature golf course. Directly at the boat harbor with a view of the lake.

Chapel beast

Built in 1926, the St. Marien chapel is located in the beautiful rural community of Bieste. A number of beautification, extension and renovation works have been carried out over the years. Address: Kapellenweg 49597 Rieste

Pilgrimage monastery coming location

The pilgrimage church (parish church) in Lage-Rieste features a life-size crucifix from the 14th century. Inside the complex there is a rosary garden worth seeing. Address: Coming location 6 · 49597 Rieste

St. John's Church in Alfhausen

The furnishings are from the Gothic period, such as the baptismal font in Bentheim and the Madonna of rays from 1517. The Kirchhöfnerei was built around the church, a small, idyllically situated row of houses built close together, which gave rise to a fortified church. Address: Kirchhof 49594 Rieste. Built in 1926, the St. Marien chapel is located in the beautiful rural community of Bieste. A number of beautification, extension and renovation works have been carried out over the years. Address: Kapellenweg 49597 Rieste

St. Vincentius Church

St. Vincent's Church was built in the 12th century, which is indicated by the building style of the church in the so-called "transitional style" between Romanesque and Gothic. Address: Stiftshof 49593 Bersenbrück

Museum of the district of Osnabrück

Housed in a former farm building of the monastery founded in 1231, the history of the Bersenbrück District Museum goes back more than half a century. Its founder and sponsor was the District Administrator Dr. Herman Rothert. Address: Stiftshof 4 49593 Bersenbrück

Rosenkranzgarten Rieste-Lage

In the years 1994 and 1995 the interior of the coming location was redesigned as a rosary garden. A garden is embedded in the orchard as a classic, square solitaire form. Shrub roses, climbing roses and flowering perennials such as lavender and sage give the garden its character. 15 wayside shrines entwined with roses remind of the mysteries of the rosary, additionally honored by devotions in May and October. Opening times: all year round, freely accessible all day
Contact: Katholische Kirchengemeinde „St. Johannes der Täufer” Lage 7 · 49597 Rieste ·
Tel. 05464 91080
lage-rieste@remove-this.t-online.de
www.kkg-lagerieste.de

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Rohdes Heuerhaus-Garten

The Heuerhaus, built in 1627, was lovingly restored by the Rohde family in 1982. The typical cottage garden with its 100-year-old oak trees was also elaborately laid out and planted with the typical yew trees, boxwood balls and perennial rondelles cut into shape. A special eye-catcher is the pavilion entwined with pink climbing roses. Visitors to the garden can enjoy delicious cakes and coffee in the Heuerhaus café.
Opening hours: Mi. bis So. ab 14 Uhr oder nach tel. Anmeldung.
Contact: Café „Rohdes Heuerhaus“ · Suthaarstraße 10 49597 Rieste ·
Tel. 05464 5468

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Stauden- und Kräutergarten im Kloster Malgarten

The emphatically symmetrical and geometrically aligned floor plan is loosened up by the lush planting, especially with perennials. With its mix of ornamental and useful plants, it is reminiscent of cottage gardens. It is barrier-free because its designer enjoys and cares for it from a wheelchair.
Opening hours: nach telefonischer Voranmeldung; Eintritt: 2€ p. P., Führung (eine Stunde) 40€
Contact: Gartenarchitektin Silke Schwarz · Am Kloster 2a (im ehem. Kloster Malgarten) · 49565 Bramsche-Malgarten
Tel. 05461 9697750 (AB)

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Rosengarten von Marlis Mörker

With its tranquil corners, this garden serves as a source of inspiration for the painter Marlis Mörker's paintings. She is particularly fond of roses. She likes to show her watercolors and the natural models in the garden.
Opening hours: 10-19 Uhr, nach telefonischer Voranmeldung frei zugänglich
Contact: Theodor-Heuss-Ring 11 · 49565 Bramsche
Tel. 05461 3343 oder 0172 4188086

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Naturgarten am Alfsee

Der Naturgarten dient der Umweltbildung und soll mit seinen Elementen und den dazugehörigen Informationen vor allem den Lebensraum Garten und seinen ökologischen Nutzen für Mensch und Tier herausstellen. Zugleich stellt er auch eine Ideenbörse für Gartenbesucher dar.
Opening hours: Infos telefonisch oder auf der Homepage
Eintritt: Gruppen nach Vereinbarung, sonst wird um Spende gebeten
Contact: Biologische Station Haseniederung e.V.; J. Christiansen · Alfseestraße 291 · 49594 Alfhausen ·
Tel. 05464 5090
info@remove-this.haseniederung.de
www.haseniederung.de

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Please be aware:
If you want to drive this round trip, drive a short distance without any signs. Arrived in Bramsche, you have to keep along the Hase and after the Hase-See cross the third bridge (Auf dem Damm), then follow the course of the Kuhstraße to the Münsterstraße. Finally turn right onto Münsterstraße, from there you can follow the signs for the GartenTraum-Tour in the direction of Alfsee. You can get information about the entire Garden Dream Tour and other tours in the Osnabrücker Land from us at the Alfsee reception or from the Osnabrücker Land e.V. tourism association.Tel. 0541 323-4570
Tel. 05464 5090
info@remove-this.haseniederung.de
www.haseniederung.de

Rieste

The Germanenland includes three villages with a total of 30 houses for 4 to 6 people, which invite you to immerse yourself in the world of the Germans. Because every house tells an exciting story about the life of the Germans as fishermen, potters or weavers and how it continues to have an impact today. Of course, you don't have to do without today's comfort and other amenities to spend relaxing days. In the adjoining adventure world with a new event building, streams, a skill course, a lagoon, a lookout tower and a labyrinth with an oracle as well as many other tricky tricks and stories are waiting to be discovered by children and adults. You can relax and enjoy in the Germanic wellness world, the Alfen Saunaland.
Opening times: Adventure World Germanenland daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

www.alfen-saunaland.de

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Kalkriese

How did the Germans manage to defeat the superior Romans over 2000 years ago in the Varus Battle, not far from Alfsee? The Kalkriese Museum and Park will give you all the answers. At that time, Roman troops had occupied large areas of Germania. In the year 9 AD Germanic tribes lured the Roman army led by Publius Quinctilius Varus into an ambush in a forest area. The mastermind of the conspiracy was the Cheruscan Arminius. In three days, the 17th, 18th and 19th legions were massacred - more than 10,000 people died. The devastating defeat went down in history as the “Varus Battle”. Today, the Varus Battle in the Osnabrück region is an internationally renowned place of research and European cultural heritage. An extraordinary exhibition on the events of the Varus Battle makes it possible to experience the history of this unique place with modern media and presents an overview of the current state of science. The highlight of the collection is the impressive mask of a Roman cavalry helmet. Since 2009, visitors have been welcomed by a new visitor center with regularly changing special exhibitions on the top floor of the building. Kalkriese is one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe.
Opening times: Kalkriese Museum and Park
April - October: daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
November – March: closed on Mondays; Tue.-Sun. 10am-5pm
Admission: Adults: €9.50; Children up to 16 years, pupils, students, severely disabled: €6.50; Families (2 adults and children): €20 Public guided tour: €3

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Public Guides

November to March 31:
Sundays and public holidays, 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.;
Sat. 2.30 p.m
April to October 31: Daily at 2.30 p.m.
and Sundays and public holidays at 11 a.m
Guided tours for groups can be arranged individually Registration for the tour:
Tel. 05468 9204200
Fax 05468 920445
or im Alfsee Center unter Tel. 05464 92120
or per Mail an fuehrungen@remove-this.kalkriese-varusschlacht.de