Discover Löwensen

A former village inn, an old bridge and the wide river floodplain tell different sides of the story of this place. From the landscape viewpoint in the Marsch, you can look out across the floodplain. When choosing a destination, you can weigh up whether you are more interested in architectural heritage or the river landscape.

Village history in a house and a bridge

The former village inn at In der Marsch 3 dates from 1575 and is described locally as the oldest house in the village. Its former use connects the building to the village’s history, while its construction date provides a point of reference for understanding the townscape. A second historic trace leads to the old bridge near the sports field. It was built in the 19th century and added to the local coat of arms in 1934. The house and bridge can therefore be viewed in light of different dates: the inn dates from 1575, while the bridge is associated both with its construction in the 19th century and its later inclusion in the coat of arms.

The Emmer floodplain and historic crafts

At the landscape viewpoint in the Marsch, you can look out across the broad Emmer floodplain. In the past, the river flowed through the meadows in many bends. Basket weaving is also part of the history along the Emmer: it relied on the village’s pollarded willows and was carried out as a sideline. The view and the traditional craft show two different connections to the river landscape—its former appearance and the use of the willows for local work. Basket weaving is part of the area’s history.

Bad Pyrmont: spa gardens and spa history

The wider destination of Bad Pyrmont offers another area of interest in its spa gardens and spa history. The Hauptallee forms the central axis of the spa town and is considered one of Germany’s oldest spa garden complexes. Its description is shaped by mighty lime trees and an extensive range of dining options; the avenue is ideal for a leisurely stroll. At the Hylliger Born, Pyrmont’s oldest healing spring, water bubbles up in a twelve-columned fountain temple. The Wandelhalle is right next to this spring. Healing waters are served there, and the Wandelhalle also has several shops, a café and an event room. Check the current availability of the water service and facilities before travelling.

Bad Pyrmont’s gardens also offer a variety of highlights. The Palmengarten in the spa gardens is Europe’s northernmost open-air palm garden and contains more than 500 potted plants of various species; the palms grow up to eleven metres tall. In May, the deciduous azaleas bloom along the 300-metre-long Azaleenweg, which was laid out in 1926. Their flowers range from yellow to pink and give off an intense fragrance. The museum in Bad Pyrmont Castle offers a historical perspective: since 1987, its Baroque rooms have housed collections on the town’s history and spa history, and it recalls the nearly 2,000-year history of the Pyrmont springs. The large and small courtyards on the castle island provide the setting for the annual “Pyrmonter Sommer” events; check the current programme before travelling.

For the wider travel overview: Bad Pyrmont.