The idyllic town of Lage has a truly unique history to show for itself: the little town was simply forgotten during the territorial reorganization of Europe after the end of the Thirty Years' War. For a certain period of time, Lage had the special status of "glory" and was a politically independent small… read more

The sandy forest and heath area between Nordlohne and Schepsdorf, which was formerly used as a military site, is home to the Bentheim sheep. This particular breed of sheep is threatened with extinction. In addition, an interesting nature trail runs through the heath with stations for young and old.



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After the opening of the first mechanical weaving mill in 1939, Nordhorn developed into one of the most important textile centers in Germany. However, due to the global oil and energy crisis in the 1970s and other problems, all major textile companies had to close and their buildings and areas were repurposed… read more

In the oldest town in the county of Bentheim, you can meet a real giant - the steeple of St. Laurentiuskirche, also known as the "Schüttorfer giant". On a clear day, you can marvel at the entire surrounding area with Bentheim Castle from the top.



Starting from the market square, you walk directly to the… read more

Bad Bentheim was once known at home and abroad for the gold-colored sandstone, which is the theme of this 11-kilometer circular hike. Since the Middle Ages, Bentheim gold has been mined in local quarries and used to construct various buildings.



The perfect starting point for this tour is the old quarry… read more

The area around Uelsen is interesting from both a geological and archaeological point of view. The hilly landscape is strongly influenced by the last ice age. Various archaeological finds show that the first people lived here as early as the Stone and Bronze Ages - you are following in their footsteps… read more