Lüneburger Heide Holiday: Water Fun & Hiking for the Whole Family | FIV

Lüneburger Heide Holiday: Purple Flower Sea, Dense Leaf Forests, and Calming Teal Lakes. The Lüneburger Heide offers with its unique natural landscape the perfect alternative to the typical beach holiday. Whether you are looking for exciting activities or need a quiet break, the popular holiday destination has the right option for everyone. In addition to the popular Heide Park, there are countless other amusement parks, hiking and cycling trails that are sure to prevent boredom. In this article you will learn more about breathtaking heights, exciting barefoot paths and pure relaxation. An exciting holiday with your dog or the whole family stands in no way in the way.

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Lüneburger Heide: Barefoot Park, Flower Sea and Tree Top Path

Lüneburger Heide Map: Location in Germany

Three facts about the Lüneburger Heide

Heath bloom as far as the eye can see

Walk through the flower sea of the Lüneburger Heide – Tip 1

Tree Top Path “Heide Himmel” – Tip 2

Secret Tip Heide Himmel

Barefoot Park Egestorf – Tip 3

Relaxation in the Lake Landscape of Meissendorfer Teiche – Tip 4

Meißendorfer Teiche Secret Tip

Natural swimming pool Bardowicker Strand – Tip 5

Bad weather: Climbing centres, indoor playgrounds or a safari

Elbphilharmonie, comedy and harbour cruises – a holiday in the port city:

Lüneburger Heide: Barefoot Park, Flower Sea and Tree Top Path

You need a change and don’t feel like another year in Italy? A holiday in Germany can be just as varied and relaxing. The Lüneburger Heide – a slightly different kind of holiday, in which you certainly won’t have to do without swimming fun and sunny times. Especially hikers will enjoy the long paths through the blooming heath and beautiful views over the lake landscape.

Lüneburger Heide Map: Location in Germany

In the northeast of Lower Saxony, about 50 km from Hamburg, lies the nature reserve Lüneburger Heide. Via the A1 or A7, the heath is very easy to reach by car. From Bremen, you should allow about an hour of driving time.

The heath up close:

Three facts about the Lüneburger Heide

It is Germany’s oldest nature reserve
With twelve leisure parks, it is Europe’s largest experience region
From August to September, the heath blooms in radiant colours

Heath bloom as far as the eye can see

An enormous purple sea of flowers, juicy green trees crossed by snake-like hiking trails, the nature reserve Lüneburger Heide from above.

This is what you can look forward to in the Lüneburger Heide:

Walk through the flower sea of the Lüneburger Heide – Tip 1

The highlight of the year: in August, a particularly impressive spectacle begins – the heather bloom. Everything shines in lush purple. In an undisturbed atmosphere, you can experience the beautiful nature up close during hikes, bike rides, or carriage rides. The Wilseder Berg, a hill in the middle of the Lüneburger Heide, offers an outstanding view over the flat landscape. It is especially impressive here to watch the sunrise. A special breed of sheep eats all the wild herbs, so the heide remains free of weeds

The hill Wilseder Berg offers breathtaking views
Heather bloom from August to September
Special sheep breed (Heidschnucken) prevents the heide from overgrowing

Tree Top Path “Heide Himmel” – Tip 2

In airy heights, the nature of the Lüneburger Heide can be enjoyed from a completely new perspective. Dense coniferous forests, Heidschnucken and a special insight into the flora and fauna of the Lüneburger Heide. 20m above ground, the highest treetop path in Germany extends, which is open all year round and costs adults 9.50 Euro, children pay 6.50 Euro.

With 20m the highest treetop path in Germany
Lookout platform offers a view of the Hamburg harbour
Information panels turn the path into an exciting “educational journey”
Restaurant for a short lunch break
Barrier-free
Prices: Adults pay 9.50 Euro & children 6.50 Euro

Secret Tip Heide Himmel

Do you want to learn more about this special hiking trail? Which restaurants you should visit afterwards and which sections you must not miss, you will find out here!

Secret Tip Heide Himmel

Find out more about the highest tree-top walk in Germany here:

Barefoot Park Egestorf – Tip 3

Discover the world with your other senses. The Barfußpark in Egestorf makes it possible! Whether it’s stones, bark mulch, peat or glass beads, in Northern Germany’s largest nature experience park, you can feel the world with your feet. Through soft meadows, wet streams and muddy forest ground, 60 experience stations offer a real nature experience. But it’s not just your sense of touch that is addressed – scent boxes, tree telephones and crawl tunnels also get your hearing and sense of smell working properly. A family ticket costs 21 euros. Don’t miss out on this unique experience!

60 experience stations for all senses
Entry costs 21 euros for families
Walking trails with rivers, forests and meadows

Here you get a first glimpse of the varied stations of the Barefoot Park:

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Relaxation in the Lake Landscape of Meissendorfer Teiche – Tip 4

Do you want to enjoy peace in harmony with nature? The lake area of the Lüneburger Heide offers the perfect place to escape from the stressful everyday life, with countless ponds and lakes. The 8.7 km circular hiking trail offers different perspectives on the calming lake landscape. The nature reserve is a true bird paradise – over 130 different bird species, some of which are endangered, live here.

Numerous ponds and lakes
8.7 km long circular hiking trail
130 bird species live here, some of which are endangered

Meißendorfer Teiche Secret Tip

Not only something for bird lovers! The nature reserve Meissendorfer Teiche is a real highlight for all nature enthusiasts. In our article, you’ll learn more about relaxing circular walking trails, viewpoints, and the special biodiversity.

Hidden gem Meißendorfer Teiche

Here you’ll get a closer look at the relaxing atmosphere of the lake landscape:

Natural swimming pool Bardowicker Strand – Tip 5

Caution, it gets wet here! Those who can’t do without a cool refreshment during the hot summer months will find numerous swimming opportunities in the Lüneburger Heide. A special highlight: The natural swimming pool Bardowicker Strand! Wooden piers and sandy beaches emphasize the idyllic surrounding nature, allowing for a real holiday feeling right in the middle of the Lüneburger Heide. For sports enthusiasts, football fields, volleyball nets, and a 50-meter long sports pool are available.

Countless swimming opportunities in the Lüneburger Heide
Football and volleyball nets
Sports and non-swimmer pools
Football fields, volleyball nets and a 50m long sports pool

Bad weather: Climbing centres, indoor playgrounds or a safari

Rainy weather? Even when the sun isn’t shining, the indoor activities in the Lüneburger Heide keep boredom at bay. Whether climbing centres, indoor playgrounds or a safari indoors, especially the options for children are varied. Adults can also spend a pleasant day at the Salt Museum, the South Sea Paradise or the Designer Outlet Soltau.

Elbphilharmonie, comedy and harbour cruises – a holiday in the port city:

Only about an hour’s drive from the Lüneburger Heide lies the northern German port city of Hamburg. If you’re looking for culinary experiences, an impressive container port, and exciting musicals after relaxing days in nature, a subsequent stay in this million metropolis is a great option. We’ve compiled the best excursion destinations for you.