Portrait of Lake Steinhuder Meer

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Do you love the water, enjoy water sports, cycling, hiking, or golf? Are you interested in historic and modern architecture, eager to experience the visual arts and music, and a fan of fish and wine? Are you active, but also enjoy simply relaxing and taking in the sweeping view of the lake? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

At Lake Steinhuder Meer, which formed 14,000 years ago after the last ice age in a depression created by ground ice between the northernmost foothills of the low mountain range, the Rehburg Mountains, and the glacial moraines near Mardorf.

A recreational area with something for everyone

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Whether you prefer the tranquil atmosphere of Mardorf, Rehburg-Loccum, and Hagenburg or the livelier vibe of bustling Steinhude—this popular local recreation area has something for everyone. Whether in cozy vacation apartments, vacation homes, guesthouses, and hotels, or on beautiful farm stays in the countryside, everyone will find the perfect place to stay. Cultural hubs include the towns of Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wunstorf, and Rehburg-Loccum.

The landscape around Lake Steinhuder Meer is remarkably diverse. Here you’ll find forests, marshes, heathland, and glacial shifting dunes in a truly charming succession. Lake Steinhuder Meer offers ideal beach fun—especially for families with young children—at the large swimming beach on the north shore and on the swimming island in Steinhude, as the water is shallow and warms up quickly.

The fun in the water knows no bounds. We warmly invite you to enjoy an unforgettable stay filled with a variety of vacation and leisure activities around Lake Steinhuder Meer.