Lengede between mining history and nature

Lengede combines a landscape shaped by mining with natural and recreational spots. When choosing where to stay, your personal interests may therefore be a factor: the Lengeder Teiche represent protected nature, Seilbahnberg is a symbol of the mining heritage, and the natural swimming pool adds a place to enjoy the water.

Landscape and Mining History

Seilbahnberg is the highest elevation in the Peine district and is considered a symbol of Lengede’s mining history. Its geographical distinction and its significance as a symbol offer two different points of interest: the landscape and the local mining heritage. The Lengeder Teiche are located on former mining land, parts of which have been designated as a nature reserve.

A walk around the Lengeder Teiche takes place in a 200-hectare nature and landscape conservation area. Rare bird and plant species can be spotted around the ponds. The combination of former land use, partial protection and nature watching gives a walk a special connection to the landscape. The mining park was developed as a recreation park and offers walking paths.

The mining tour around Lengede also passes notable features of the landscape: the route follows the Lengeder Teiche nature reserve and passes Seilbahnberg. This connects the natural environment and mining history along a single route. If you plan to take the tour, check the current route beforehand.

Natural Swimming Pool and Museum

The Lengede natural swimming pool offers another recreational option. It has around 1,200 square metres of water area, with swimming and non-swimming sections. There is also a children’s pool, a water playground, slides and a zip line. This makes it different from the walking paths and nature watching at the Lengeder Teiche: the natural swimming pool focuses on water and play facilities.

The “Wunder von Lengede” Museum complements the perspective on the landscape with a documentary account of the “Wunder von Lengede.” Guided tours are available on request, including at weekends. If you would like to include a guided tour in your stay, enquire about your preferred date in advance.

Culture in the broader destination of Peine

The broader destination of Peine offers a distinct perspective on architecture and everyday history. The Protestant St. Jakobi Church in Peine was built in 1899 in the Neo-Gothic style; its original colourful wall and ceiling paintings have been restored. The Catholic Church Zu den Heiligen Engeln was built in Peine from 1866 to 1869 to plans by Haase, a building official from Hanover, also in the Neo-Gothic style. Its striking triumphal cross dates from the 13th century.

The ZeitRäume Bodenstedt offer a different way to explore regional history. The main house of a three-sided farm, built in 1878, retains original furnishings from various stylistic periods. Audio stations and film projections bring developments from the Imperial era through to the 1960s to life.

The Peine District Museum tells the stories and history of the city and region of Peine. Its 1,000 square metres focus on everyday life in different eras, as well as the lives and work of craftspeople, industrial workers, citizens and farmers. It also covers local features of the Peine region. Peine Castle Park offers an overview of excavations and Peine’s old town; information panels describe finds from the excavations and the history of Peine Castle.

Discover more destinations: Ölsburg, Edemissen, Hohenhameln, Vechelde, Peine, Lahstedt, Wendeburg.

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