The Kalkberg in Lüneburg is more than just a mountain made of plaster. It is a witness to bygone eras, a natural paradise and a vantage point all in one. In the past, gypsum was mined here for the entire northern German region and a castle stood here until the 14th century, from which the principality of Lüneburg-Braunschweig was ruled. Today, the Kalkberg is a nature reserve and a place to take a deep breath. Here you can walk on a circular path through wet meadows and forests and discover rare plant species. The climb up the Kalkberg is easy and worth it just for the breathtaking view of Lüneburg's old town. Whether at sunrise or sunset, the sight is always fascinating. Visitors can experience history and nature at the same time here and learn how important the preservation of natural spaces is in our modern world.

After a hot summer day, the sun is quietly fading on the horizon, the warm colors of the sunset are reflected in the water, and in our hands a cool beer or a fine drop of wine - no, we are not on a summer vacation on the Mediterranean coast, but in the middle of Lüneburg, at the Stint near the Old Port. Here, the perfect summer day can be brought to a perfect end with delicious food and refreshing drinks at the many restaurants and bars.

You just want to relax and get away from it all for a few hours? Then we have a particularly cozy place for you: Schröder's garden, located directly on the idyllic Ilmenau River, not only offers good cuisine, open-air concerts and an adventure playground, but also a boat rental service with pedal boats and rowboats. Sail a few laps on the beautiful Ilmenau and enjoy nature. And now all together: "A lake... um.... Boat trip, that's fun, a boat trip, that's beautiful...".

Summer, sun, Inselsee - If you don't want to miss out on the feeling of fine sand between your toes, then Scharnebeck Inselsee is just the place for you. Because here there are no limits for small and large sandcastle builders to build their dream castle. After jumping into the cool water, the surrounding meadows invite you to play a game of soccer, badminton or simply to laze around.

Immersing yourself in the history of a former Benedictine convent, surrounded by romantic gardens, provides unique insights into medieval monastic life. A walk takes you through an idyllic herb garden, past a cute café to the large courtyard. Freely accessible until 6 p.m. in summer and 7 p.m. in winter, you can admire the Gothic fountain, explore the cloister with its ornate stained glass windows, and marvel at sacred textile art in the museum. High-quality textiles, made by nuns and nuns since the Middle Ages, as well as the architecture in the style of brick Gothic give the place a special atmosphere of peace and reflection.