Discover Rüdershausen

Rüdershausen offers two specific starting points for planning a trip: nature and local history. If you are looking for a hotel in Rüdershausen, you can first consider whether to focus on the landscape, the history of St. Andreas, or cycling and hiking. Göttingen, as the wider destination, also has its own cultural and nature-related attractions.

Landscape and notable places

The municipality of Rüdershausen lies within the “Rhumeaue, Ellerniederung, Schmalau and Thiershäuser Teiche” nature reserve. Another specific landmark is the Wasserschlösschen, a small water castle that stands in the water. Beside it is an attractively landscaped rest area in a shady hollow. The nature-related attractions therefore range from a large, named protected area to a single site with a described rest area. Either may shape your choice of stay, depending on whether you are more interested in the landscape or in distinctive places.

St. Andreas and church history

The Catholic parish church of St. Andreas is located at Georg-Schreiber-Straße 8 and is the Catholic place of worship in Rüdershausen. The current parish church is at least the third church on the site. A substantial predecessor church may have been built at the end of the 15th century. The architect Tochtermann from Hildesheim was commissioned to design a new church in Rüdershausen. The dedication of a new church on 3 May 1874 was overseen by Dean Theodor Vollmer. The uncertain dating of the possible predecessor church and the exact dedication date of the new church are different kinds of historical information: the former remains uncertain, while the latter specifies a particular day. The church’s history can thus be considered both through its long succession of buildings and through a precisely dated turning point.

Cycling and hiking

The signposted T 19 cycle route passes through Rüdershausen. Check the current signage before setting off. In the surrounding area, a hike passes fishing ponds and then follows the Carl-and-Veronika-Carstens Hiking Trail to its end. A walk in the direction of Rüdershausen passes a 14 Holy Helpers stone. These routes relate to different areas: T 19 runs through Rüdershausen, while the hike and the walk are each located in their own descriptions of the surrounding area. The cycle route, hiking trail, and walk therefore offer different ways to take in the landscape and its named landmarks.

More things to see in Göttingen

In the wider destination of Göttingen, the Forum Wissen focuses on research and the creation of knowledge. Visitors can gain insights into ongoing research and teaching there. The permanent exhibition “Räume des Wissens” (Spaces of Knowledge) covers 1,400 square metres. More than 1,400 objects from the collections of the University of Göttingen are on display in twelve rooms, and the exhibition allows visitors to follow the processes through which knowledge is created. The Municipal Museum of Göttingen offers a different perspective: it has been housed in Hardenberger Hof, the last surviving aristocratic palace in Göttingen, since 1897. The exhibition “Stadt. Macht. Glaube. Göttingen im 16. Jahrhundert” (City. Power. Faith. Göttingen in the 16th Century) is on display there until further notice. Check before your visit whether the exhibition is still running. Guided tours of the permanent exhibitions and the respective special exhibitions are available for groups and school classes; confirm the booking arrangements in advance.

The Old Botanical Garden of Göttingen also offers something distinctive. It was founded in 1736 as a “hortus medicus,” or medicinal garden. Visitors can explore historic greenhouses, tropical vegetation in the rainforest house, and the alpine garden. Thus, in the wider destination of Göttingen, specific garden areas complement the cultural and historical attractions. When planning your trip, you can distinguish these standalone attractions from the natural and historical features of Rüdershausen.

For the wider travel overview: Gieboldehausen.