Steinhuder Meer: Nature at Its Best - Visit Hannover
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Nature at its most beautiful
Discover the incredibly diverse landscape of the Steinhuder Meer, with its flora and fauna, and experience captivating natural spectacles in every season.
Steinhude Barn District
Whether it’s a bog nature trail, a bird sanctuary, grazing water buffalo, or exciting themed bike trails—nature lovers are sure to find something to enjoy here. In addition to the large body of water, the landscape is characterized by a charming succession of dunes, bogs, meadows, and forests, making it one of the most attractive landscapes in the Hanover region.
A visit to the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park—whether for one day or several—is an experience you can enjoy with all your senses. Many vacation farms offer you an unforgettable vacation in harmony with nature.
Inform yourself Did you know that up to 20,000 gulls of various species spend the winter at Steinhuder Meer during the winter months? Or do you know which spring herbs are real energy boosters?
The Nature Park Information Centers in Steinhude and the Steinhuder Meer Ecological Conservation Station (ÖSSM) in Winzlar have put together a variety of activities for you to enjoy. Discover the flora and fauna on expert-led themed hikes through the moor or the Meerbruch.
The moor frog
If you’d like to explore the natural environment of your vacation destination in depth, be sure to plan a visit to the Ecological Research Station in Winzlar. In addition to interesting exhibits, you’ll receive expert information from the station’s scientists. They regularly monitor changes in the flora and fauna to develop measures for the conservation and sustainable protection of nature based on their findings.
Tip: The interactive exhibition at the Information Center in the Scheunenviertel offers insights into the fascinating world of flora and fauna.
Moors, Shores, and Wildlife
Experience Nature at Steinhuder Meer
Discover the moors, reed beds, and birdlife around the Steinhuder Meer.