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| Quakenbrück | ||
| federal state | Lower Saxony | |
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| Residents | 13.500 (2019) | |
| height | 24 m | |
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Quakenbrück lies in the north German lowlands about 50 km north of Osnabrück. Due to its half-timbered old town, Quakenbrück is also known as that "Rothenburg of the North" designated. Politically, by the way, Quakenbrück is the administrative seat of the Artland municipality.
background
getting there
By plane
By train
In the street
By boat
mobility
Bicycle parking - There is a "large-capacity bicycle box" behind the town hall on the market square: The cage holds 15-20 bicycles. The key can be obtained from the tourist information office for a deposit. The tourist information office also offers luggage storage for a fee (for 2 euros per piece of luggage).
Tourist Attractions
- Half-timbered old town - There are more than 100 half-timbered houses in the well-preserved old town. The cozy pedestrian zone invites you to stroll. The "Poggenpad" (marked by frogs' feet on the pavement) leads you to the sights of the old town:
- cozy market square - It is lined with half-timbered buildings. The European fountain stands on the square
- Town hall on the market built in the classical style with an outside staircase
- Burgmannshöfe
- City gate "Hohe Pforte" - The Gothic building from 1486 is the only remnant of the former fortification.
- St. Mary's Church - In the church are the remains of the former episcopal castle. The city was founded by the Osnabrück bishops to secure their possessions to the north.
- City museum on the market - The museum is located in a 200 year old trading house. You can see a collection on the city's history and an exhibition on historical handicrafts. By the way, Quakenbrück was a Hanseatic city
activities
- Cycling in Artland
- Bathing in the outdoor or indoor pool
shop
kitchen
Yugoslavian cuisine is available in the "Steakhaus" on Langen Strasse.
German cuisine is available in the "Heimatstube"
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
Tourist information: Lange Str. 44, 49610 Quakenbrück, Tel .: 05431 - 90 75 90, Fax: 05431 - 90 72 76, E-Mail: [email protected], www.artland.de, Opening hours:
- April to September: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5.30 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- October to March: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.quakenbrueck.de - Official website of Quakenbrück
- Joint municipality of Artland
