Location
Relaxation or adventure? Both, of course!
Taking a break from everyday life also means discovering something new and giving free rein to your sense of adventure. Our idyllic holiday grounds offer not only plenty of space to relax, but also countless ways to spend your free time just as you like: numerous attractive destinations around Lake Irenensee invite you on short detours and varied day trips.
From long bike rides through the picturesque countryside and excursions to the royal residence town of Celle or Peine, the town of owls, to a visit to Hanover Adventure Zoo – there is no limit to the leisure activities for young and old at Lake Irenensee. Here you will find a short overview of our guests’ favourite destinations. Your personal favourite? Discover it for yourself – here with us at Lake Irenensee.
Nearby destinations
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Water lily pond
2.9 km
Nature doesn’t need us, but we need nature. Visit and enjoy the water lily pond in Schwüblingsen.
The Friedwald is a natural, unspoilt forest in which people can choose their final resting place during their lifetime.
Junkernhof
3.3 km
The Junkernhof estate, with its remarkable manor house and a neighbouring building, was spared by the terrible fire of 1863 that reduced the then almost 1,000-year-old town of Uetze almost entirely to rubble and ashes. The “von Lüneburg” family lived on the estate for over 300 years.
Confluence of the Fuhse and Erse
4.1 km
Where the Fuhse and the Erse flow together, nature invites you to linger. Surrounded by colourful poppies and other wild flowers, you can enjoy the idyllic surroundings. North of Uetze, the Erse flows into the Fuhse.
The park is laid out as a nature and garden park, with replicas of prehistoric animals (mammoths, dinosaurs and a giant shark) and Neanderthal settlements. The five dinosaur replicas are modelled on exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History. The amusement park covers 120,000 m² and has more than 40 rides.
Two-post hall house
5.5 km
The two-post hall house (Zwei-Ständer Kübbungshaus) in Wackerswinkel, a district of Uetze, dates back to 1596.
Built in 1704, the post mill in Hänigsen is the oldest commercially operated mill in Germany. The grain for the local “Hänser bread” is milled and the bread baked right here.
The half-timbered church was built on a rubble-stone base between 1700 and 1703, replacing an older, dilapidated church. The first plans came from the Celle court architect Woltershausen. The bell tower was added in 1951; until then, the church had a ridge turret at the western end of the roof, where the bells originally hung.
Eltze mill
6.9 km
The Eltze mill is an old, well-preserved watermill dating from the 16th century.
The Naturfreundehaus Grafhorn is a popular destination for anyone in search of rest and relaxation. Friends of gentle tourism – hiking, cycling, walking and horse riding – are very welcome.
The Teerkuhlen tar pits in Hänigsen are the oldest documented oil deposit in northern Germany.
Nestled between the rivers Aller and Oker – along with a number of other streams and waters – lies a largely unspoilt natural landscape with plenty of woodland, meadows and water.
The golf course lies between Hanover and Celle on the outskirts of Ehlershausen and offers an oasis of calm, far away from road, rail and aircraft noise. Some of the 18 holes run through mixed woodland. The course is sheltered from the wind, very well drained and dries out quickly, so it is playable almost all year round.
The abbey’s chronicle, written around 1692, tells of its foundation in the 13th century. Duchess Agnes, daughter-in-law of Henry the Lion, was widowed in 1225 and, “although still in the bloom of youth, … resolved … to build a convent for maidens to the glory of God.”
Further afield
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There is plenty to see in the town on the river Fuhse. For further information, please follow the link to the website.
The former royal residence town of Celle near Hanover was founded on the river Aller 700 years ago. At its heart stands Celle Castle, surrounded by more than 500 lovingly restored half-timbered houses. The town church, the Old Town Hall and the Guelph castle are Celle’s oldest buildings.
There are currently 15 mills on the 100,000 m² open-air site. The 800 m² exhibition hall houses around 45 models of windmills and watermills.
Five exciting zoo worlds – the African river landscape of Zambezi, the fascinating Gorilla Mountain, the fairy-tale Jungle Palace, Meyers Hof with its Lower Saxon farm and Helme Heine’s children’s paradise “Mullewapp”! Everywhere you go, extraordinary animal encounters, unforgettable insights and, above all, plenty of fun for the whole family await you.
The Herrenhausen Gardens: the art of gardening at its finest. They are among the most beautiful parks in Europe – for more than 300 years, the Herrenhausen Gardens have stood for (garden) art and culture of the highest standard.
Discover and experience the fantastic variety of the breathtaking SEA LIFE underwater worlds. The large SEA LIFE aquariums see themselves as ambassadors of the oceans. The main idea behind the SEA LIFE concept is to inspire enthusiasm for the many creatures in our rivers and seas in a playful and entertaining way – and with it the desire to preserve and protect them.
The largest city between Hanover and Berlin is shaped by a charming and exciting interplay of history and present, tradition and future.
People, cars and what moves them. The Autostadt in Wolfsburg is an automotive theme park and centre of excellence that invites its visitors on a journey into the world of mobility. In a 25-hectare lagoon landscape, architecture, design and nature create the setting for a wide range of attractions.
A trip to Hildesheim promises to be fascinating. Whether as a city break, weekend getaway, day trip or short break, a family holiday or a holiday with friends – Hildesheim has a lot to offer visitors. See the highlights of the city for yourself, browse attractive packages, get inspired and look forward to your holiday!
Would you like to spend an unforgettable day in nature with your loved ones? Then you will love the OTTER-ZENTRUM in Hankensbüttel. At this unique nature experience centre on the edge of the Südheide, visitors young and old will find plenty of adventure and entertainment.
Visible from afar, Marienburg Castle rises on the south-western slope of the Marienberg, around 20 kilometres south of Hanover and 15 kilometres north-west of Hildesheim. The authentically preserved summer residence of the Guelphs, Europe’s oldest royal house, is one of the most important neo-Gothic monuments in Germany.
Enjoy and actively experience nature in the Südheide Nature Park. In the Lüneburg Heath, just a few kilometres north of Celle, the nature park stretches between the tranquil heathland villages of Eschede, Hermannsburg, Müden/Örtze, Faßberg and Unterlüß.
Lake Steinhude (Steinhuder Meer) lies 30 kilometres west of Hanover, the state capital of Lower Saxony. As the largest shallow lake in Germany, it impresses with a wide view across its 32 km² expanse of water.
If they’re too wild, you’re too weak! Treat yourself and take a look – it will make you look forward to your visit all the more. The real fun is still to come when you visit, because nothing is as thrilling as being right in the middle of it all.
Weltvogelpark Walsrode: an adventure that gives you wings! Experience birds from all over the world up close. Immerse yourself in a magnificent paradise of flowers. Enjoy exciting shows and attractions. Relax in nature.
Heide Park Soltau is the largest theme park in northern Germany, with a wide range of rides.