Portrait Steinhuder Meer

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Do you love the water, enjoy water sports, biking, hiking, or golf? Are you interested in historic and modern architecture, eager to experience the visual arts and music, and do you enjoy fish and wine? Are you active, but also like to just relax and unwind every now and then, and love the sweeping view across the lake? If any of these apply to you, you’ve come to the right place!

At Lake Steinhude, 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 right place to stay. The towns of Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wunstorf, and Rehburg-Loccum serve as cultural hubs.

The landscape around Lake Steinhude is remarkably diverse. Here you’ll find forests, marshes, heathland, and glacial shifting dunes in an exceptionally charming sequence. Lake Steinhude 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.

There are no limits to the fun you can have in the water. You are cordially invited to enjoy an unforgettable stay filled with a variety of vacation and recreational experiences around Lake Steinhuder Meer.