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Heather honey, a particular regional speciality, is a popular souvenir and highly regarded by connoisseurs throughout the country. Millions of busy bees buzz across the heath during the heather bloom collecting the nectar for the famous heather honey. Beehives can be seen at many locations on Luene…

Flying over the marsh, moor and heathland at full gallop, trotting over mossy soft soils, and riding through picturesque river meadows - this is what a ride across Lüneburg Heath can be like. A region that is perfect for riding holidays. Here you can ride not only on signposted riding trails, but i…

Everyone loves the "terrific tuber": in fact, Germany consumes more than 60 kg of potatoes per person and year. That includes the many variations of potato products such  as chips, crisps and dumplings. 

The famous heath poet Hermann Löns already stated in his texts that the River Oetze is "the most genuine river of the heath" ... But what makes it so special?

The Heidepanoramaweg in the Misselhorn Heath belongs to the most beautiful circular hiking trails through the Southern Heath.

The Lachte meanders over 33 km through wild, romantic and densely wooded areas until it flows into the Aller. Its source is Lüsche in the Celle region. On the way it flows through the villages Steinhorst, Jarnsen and Lachendorf.

Whether through beautiful forests, wide heath areas or along idyllic heath rivers: experiencing the nature park Südheide means, being active and enjoying nature by bike! Along the numerous cycle paths in the Südheide Nature Park you can discover the many facets of unspoilt nature at any time of the…

The moorland sheep and Lueneburg Heath The moorland sheep is an old breed of sheep that purportedly stems from the mouflons that are at home in Sardinia and Corsica. The breed is divided into six subspecies. The “German Grey Heath” sheep has long since been at home on the dry heath areas. It would …

Every year in spring the storks return from their warm winter habitats back to Germany to their existing breeding nests. The Luneburg Heath is one of the white storks' favourite summer homes.