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| Lamspringe | ||
| federal state | Lower Saxony | |
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| Residents | 5.627 (2019) | |
| height | 211 m, 213 m | |
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Lamspringe is a spot in the south Lower Saxony. Lamspringe is a state-approved resort and place of pilgrimage.
background
Lamspringe was probably founded in 847 at the source of the river Lamb founded, the first documentary mention comes from the year 872. The place developed around a women's monastery, which was later used by Benedictine monks. The town experienced its heyday from 1643, when English monks moved into the monastery and began building the monastery buildings that have been preserved to this day. After the monastery was dissolved in 1803, most of the facilities fell into disrepair and were not extensively restored until the late 20th century. In 1977 Lamspringe was named a state-approved resort. Since the canonization of Oliver Plunkett, whose relics are kept in Lamspringe, the place has also been important as a Catholic place of pilgrimage.
getting there
By plane
The closest international airport is Hanover Airport
(IATA: HAJ) , about 60 kilometers north of Lamspringe.
By bus and train
Lamspringe does not have its own rail connection. The closest train stations are Freden (leash), Bodenburg and Bad Gandersheim in each case about 10 kilometers away. There are bus connections to Lamspringe from all three train stations. He is responsible for bus traffic Regional traffic Hildesheim.
In the street
The easiest way to get to Lamspringe is via Autobahn 7. From the junction Male dogs you can get to Lamspringe in just under 10 minutes via the L466.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- The one consecrated in 1691 Monastery church is the largest Catholic church in Lower Saxony. The three-aisled hall church houses the relics of Saint Oliver Plunkett.
- The Abbey building from the early 18th century is characterized above all by its baroque interior architecture, which has largely been preserved true to the original.
- The 5.5 hectare Monastery park was modeled on an English landscape garden. Since 1984 it has been shaped by works of art by international artists.
Events
- The Lamspringer September has offered a varied program every year since 1989 with music, theater, lectures and discussions in the former monastery buildings. Thanks to top-class participants such as Günther Grass, Martin Walser or Ephraim Kishon, the event is now of national importance.
- The pilgrimage festival in honor of Saint Oliver Plunkett takes place every last weekend in August.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Lindenhof, Bergstrasse 10, Lamspringe. Tel.: (0)5183 94090. Price: 35 - 60 €.
- 2 White steed, Hauptstrasse 95, Lamspringe. Tel.: (0)5183 407. Price: 35 - 75 €.
security
health
- 1 Monastery pharmacy, Hauptstrasse 22, 31195 Lamspringe. Tel.: (0)5183 1293, Fax: (0)5183 957176. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Practical advice
trips
- in the resin
- to Bad Gandersheim
- to Bad Salzdetfurth
- to Hildesheim
literature
Web links
- http://www.lamspringe.de - Lamspringe official website
