Holthausen: Reservoir and Biener Busch
Accommodation in Holthausen
Holthausen can be explored through specific interests: water sports and exercise at the reservoir, extended walks and cycling in Biener Busch, and sporting activities in Holthausen-Biene. This provides an objective overview of the different things to do in the area when choosing a suitable destination for your trip.
Water sports and exercise in Holthausen-Biene
In the locality of Holthausen-Biene, sailing, surfing, hiking and cycling are possible at the reservoir. This makes it a place for both activities on the water and exercise on land. If your main interests are sailing or surfing, the reservoir is the place mentioned for these activities; hiking and cycling round out the options.
Other sports facilities in Holthausen-Biene include the Am Biener Busch sports centre, the tennis facility on DĂĽnenweg with six courts, and the skate park on Schoolweg. There is also a surfing and sailing facility at the reservoir. The activities mentioned can therefore be distinguished by sport: tennis is located at the facility on DĂĽnenweg, the skate park is on Schoolweg, and the surfing and sailing facility is at the reservoir. Check the respective access conditions before visiting.
Biener Busch and adult education
Biener Busch is a large alluvial forest in the Ems Valley. Cycling and extended walks are among the activities available there. In contrast to the water sports at the reservoir, the focus here is on getting out and about in the wooded area. If you are looking for exercise on land, this offers a distinct, nature-focused option alongside the activities in Holthausen-Biene.
The Ludwig-Windthorst-Haus in Holthausen-Biene serves as an adult education centre. If you are planning a visit or an educational activity, check in advance which offerings are currently open to the public. This keeps your plans focused on a specific programme rather than assuming general access.
Culture and city attractions in Lingen (Ems)
In the wider destination of Lingen (Ems), cultural and city attractions complement the activities around Holthausen. Kunsthalle Lingen preserves, cares for and presents part of the estate of artist Harry Kramer. Kramer was born in Lingen in 1925 and took part in documenta III in Kassel in 1964. This connects part of the art collection with the biography of an artist born in Lingen and a specific chapter in the history of documenta.
The Emslandmuseum’s permanent exhibition presents the history of the city of Lingen and the southern Emsland region from the Middle Ages to the Second World War. The museum also displays the throne treasure of the Lingener Kivelinge, including royal chains dating back five centuries. In the former coach house of Palais Danckelmann, the museum presents Emsland building and domestic culture. The rooms include a typical bedroom with an original Butze—a built-in bed—a Baroque room, an 18th-century bourgeois room and a Biedermeier-era living room. The exhibition thus combines regional everyday and domestic life with specific historic furnishings.
Another exhibition venue in Lingen (Ems) is the Art and Culture Villa, which houses the city’s historical and cultural collections. These include paintings from the city’s art collection, books from the Baroque library of the Georgianum, old photographs, a work by Harry Kramer and historic toys from the former Adelmann shop. For an overview of the city’s history and collections, the Emslandmuseum and the Art and Culture Villa offer different areas of focus.
City tours and activities for children
Lingen Wirtschaft + Tourismus GmbH offers city tours that provide insights into Lingen’s history. The starting point for the tours described is the Tourist Information Office at Neue Straße 3a. Tickets for city tours are also available there as part of the 2026 city tour programme. Check the current dates and ticket information for a specific tour.
The Emslandmuseum offers a city game for children aged eight and over: they decipher secret codes that reveal the next destination in the city centre. The Lingen City Experience 2026 also includes a Kids’ Safari, which lets children explore the city centre on their own. The two activities have different focuses: the city game leads participants to the next destination using coded clues, while the 2026 Kids’ Safari is designed for independent exploration of the city centre.
The wider destination of Lingen (Ems) is also home to the Linus Lingen leisure pool. It has a water area of more than 1,000 square metres and attractions such as Brodelberg, a current channel and the more than 100-metre-long Black Hole slide. These features describe the leisure pool; check the current opening hours before visiting.
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