Leisure activities during your holiday
Guests of all ages will find something to enjoy at Alfsee. Water lovers can relax in the beach area by the lake with its sandy shore or have fun in the water park. Three water ski lifts offer ideal conditions for everyone from beginners to professionals. Alternatively, explore the Germanic Adventure World, the Bullermeck Indoor Fun Center, the Alfseering go-kart track, the Alfsee Adventure Land with its circular maze, and the children's car park. Events on the Piazza, such as the 24-hour mountain bike race, are sure to draw a crowd. Families can enjoy their vacation at the various playgrounds and have fun with Clown Ati.
But the region itself also offers a wealth of activities: swimming pools like Varus Therme or Nettebad, swingolf, a climbing park, museums, and the Peace City of Osnabrück are all within easy reach. In the immediate vicinity of Lake Alfsee, the Germanic tribes defeated the Roman army in the famous Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD. The Kalkriese Museum and Park recount this event. Countless magnificent half-timbered farmhouses characterize the Artland region to the north. The Clothmakers' Museum brings the history of clothmaking to life.
Attractions in the park included
beach
As an overnight guest at the holiday and adventure park, you receive free access to the bathing beach during opening hours. Please note: Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is not permitted on the lake.
directly to the Alfsee beach arena
| Opening hours of the bathing lake | |
| Easter holidays | 13:00 to 18:00 |
| May / June | 13:00 to 18:00 |
| June 29, 2024 or June 30, 2025 | from 12:00 or 10:00 am |
| July / August | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Ascension Day, Pentecost, Corpus Christi | 10:00 to 18:00 |
Opening hours are weather dependent.
Adventure World Germanenland
Many tricky tricks and stories, climbing logs, water features, an oracle, and a labyrinth – even adults can embark on a real adventure in this world. Access to the adventure world is free during opening hours.
Picture gallery
Animations and playgrounds
Our animation team, led by Ati, will be happy to entertain your children. Children are very welcome! Games, fun, crafts – a colorful program for great entertainment.
Picture gallery
Attractions in the park's surroundings
Aquapark at Alfsee
Fun and action are guaranteed. Adults and children alike can really let loose at the water park. The large water park is accessible from age 8, the smaller one from age 4. Parental supervision is, of course, required. All details, such as prices and opening hours, can be found on the beach arena's website.
Entry to the bathing lake is included during opening hours; leisure facilities such as water skiing and the aquapark are available for a fee.
Water skiing at Alfsee
Grab your skis and let's go! Water skiing is a fantastic sport that's simply fun. Beginners can take their first turns in the introductory course at low speeds with detailed explanations. Meanwhile, pros fly through the air and slide through the course. With three water ski lifts, there's something for everyone.
Entry to the bathing lake is included during opening hours; leisure facilities such as water skiing and the aquapark are available for a fee.
Picture gallery
Adventure Land Maze
Here you'll find one of the largest circular mazes in Germany! But other attractions, such as the petting zoo, the giant straw pyramid, the large digging and mud play area, and the barbecue igloos, also invite you to linger.
(for a fee)
Go-karting at Alfsee
On a track 601 m long, kart drivers of all ages engage in exciting races.
(for a fee)
NBZ Alfsee
The exhibition at the Alfsee Nature and Education Center (nbz Alfsee) conveys knowledge about the birdlife in the EU bird protection area around Lake Alfsee – vividly and interactively. Children can discover typical species such as the white stork, osprey, and goose-catcher at the bird display case. The white-tailed eagle, which is now breeding again at Lake Alfsee, also plays a special role. At the 3D photo point "Eagle's Nest," you can even take a seat in the eagle's nest yourself. Discover our nature and environment interactively. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programs are also offered.
Biological Station Haseniederung eV.
The Biological Station Haseniederung e. V. has been committed to biodiversity and education for sustainable development in the field of nature and environmental protection in the Osnabrück region since 1986.
(for a fee)
Visit the Haseniederung Biological Station eV Summer Program
Nature Play Street April to end of September
The nature play trail with its 13 stations, located just behind the Alfsee dike, offers plenty of opportunities for exercise and nature discovery! Discarded bicycle tires suspended in the air invite climbing and provide inspiration for upcycling. Stick bowling tests dexterity and a good eye. At the tree loom, you can get creative with twigs and grasses in a net stretched with sisal ropes. And who can spot all the butterflies fluttering along the path and high in the trees?
The nature play trail is open from April to the end of September. A route description can be found on the biological station's website.
Bullermeck Fun Center
Visit the indoor BULLERMECK Fun Center. It's a leisure paradise spanning over 3500 square meters with countless games and attractions.
(for a fee)
Children's Car Land
Here, the children are firmly in control, because on the several hundred-meter-long courses they can accelerate themselves and steer the cars, which travel at 10 km/h. Children can even earn their first driver's license here.
(for a fee)
Tennis court in Lage, Rieste
Fancy a game of tennis? The tennis club in Lage, Rieste, offers a well-maintained facility with three courts. You can rent the courts by the hour and pick up the key at the Alfsee Center. Tip: The tennis club is located right next to the Lage Commandery. It's worth a look.
Horse riding in Rieste
Ponies, games, and fun! Visit the Go Pony team and explore the surroundings on horseback. Information, prices, and bookings can be found on the Go Pony website.
Cyclist's paradise around the Alfsee
Cyclists, in particular, will find ideal conditions around the Alfsee Holiday and Adventure Park: rolling hills, wide plains, plenty of greenery, and little traffic. Picturesque towns, villages, and castles are also nearby. We have put together interesting tours for you that you can easily complete in day trips. Cycling maps are available at the Alfsee Center.
Bicycle rental at Tram&Camp
If you don't have your own bike with you, you'll find a bike rental service at Tramp & Camp. Children's bikes are also available.
Hiking on the Giant's Trail
Hike through a fascinating natural and cultural landscape in the north of the Osnabrück region! The "Hüne" (= giant) refers to the large stone tombs or megalithic tombs that characterize this hiking route.
The future location will be a place of pilgrimage.
Visit the pilgrimage church of St. John the Baptist in Lage. At the invitation of the Diocese of Osnabrück, the Franciscan Friars Minor from the Province of St. Elizabeth have taken over the adjacent monastery, known as the "Commande de Lage," as their monastery.
