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Halifax Ponds in Röder's Park

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Halifax Ponds in Röder's Park

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    1. Röders Park and Halifax Ponds – Halifax Ponds in Röders Park loop from Heber

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    December 4, 2023

    Around 1900, Wilhelm Röders purchased an extensively used area of more than 25 hectares from a farmer in Einfrielingen and had a landscaped park with several artificial bodies of water created there. He built his villa in Einfrielingen for his large family at the center of the newly created villa. From the beginning, the park was accessible to Soltau residents. Bridges and benches were provided to facilitate use. Around 1900 (the exact date is apparently unknown), the "Halifax" ice skating club also used the ponds for its training sessions. The club likely chose this name after a popular brand of ice skates at the time. However, the club's activities led to the ponds soon being known simply as "Halifax Ponds," and they remain so to this day.

    A group of Soltau residents, the "Gra(t)dwanderer," ensured that two places in the park indicate that the park lies exactly on the 53rd parallel. Source: soltau-touristik.de

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      December 4, 2023

      Halifax, also known as Röder's Park, is an ideal place for a stroll or simply to enjoy the peace and quiet.

      Halifax is located exactly on the 53rd parallel.

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        February 27, 2024

        This charming park, known for its idyllic ponds, is affectionately called "Halifax" by the locals. It not only offers a place to relax but also a beautiful view of the Bohemian Forest, which was specifically created as a recreational forest for the citizens of Soltau.

        Did you know that the toboggan run was built by prisoners during the First World War?

        The park was and remains a popular meeting place for the Röders family, who proudly had nine children.

        Although Röders Park is privately owned, it is open to all Soltau residents and visitors, so you can enjoy nature at any time.

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          Location: Soltau, Heidekreis, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany

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