SATURDAY EXCURSIONS
Night Watchman Tour
Meeting point: Bierstraße 28, 49074 Osnabrück (rear entrance of the historic town hall, opposite the tourist information office) at 19:50.
Explore the dark alleys of Osnabrück through the eyes of a night watchman and learn about wonderfully scary stories and legends from the Early Modern Ages! This two-hour tour is an immersive experience that takes you to historic town houses and mysterious walls at lantern light while the guide gives insights into the life and works of the guards.
Price: 15€
Guided tour of Felix Nussbaum Haus
Meeting point: Museumsquartier (MQ4), Lotter Straße 2, 49078 Osnabrück at 15:20.
The Osnabrück Museumsquartier unites four buildings under the guiding theme of ‘Peace’. The heart of the quarter is the Felix Nussbaum Haus, designed by Daniel Libeskind. It holds the largest international collection of the Osnabrück-born painter. More than any other artist of the first half of the twentieth century, Felix Nussbaum, born in Osnabrück in 1904 and murdered in Auschwitz in 1944, captured all his experiences of the decades following the First World War and depicted them in relation to his own circumstances, which he was forced into by the racist ideology of Nazi Germany.
The Felix Nussbaum collection in Osnabrück can trace its roots back to 1970. It owes its existence to the tremendous dedication of Auguste Moses-Nussbaum, the cousin of Felix Nussbaum. She campaigned for an investigation into the whereabouts of the paintings left behind in Brussels and took legal action to ensure their return to their legal owners. She also made sure that an inheritance of 100 paintings came to Osnabrück. Thanks to the hard work of the city of Osnabrück, the collection grew to more than 200 exhibits in the years that followed. Given the significance and extent of the collection, the city of Osnabrück decided to add the Felix Nussbaum-Haus to the Museum of Cultural History.
Price: 16€
Includes guided tour and admission to museum.
Kalkriese, site of the Varus Battle
Meeting point: tba (time: ca. 15:15-19:30)
Varus Battle, Hermann Battle or Battle of the Teutoburg Forest – three names for one historical event. In 9 AD, Germanic tribal warriors led by the Cheruscan Arminius defeated three Roman legions. This defeat was devastating for the antique super power.
More than 2,000 years after the battle between Romans and Germanic tribes, Kalkriese is still a special place. Today, the site can look back on almost 30 years of scientific examinations of the Varus Battle, and year after year archaeological research provides new insights into this tragical event.
The exhibition on the Varus Battle makes the history of this unique site vividly tangible and presents an up-to-date overview of the findings from 20 years of multidisciplinary research. It provides fascinating insights into the lives of the Romans and Germanic tribes. Aside from visiting the exhibition, the tour includes a historical introduction and, from the tower, an explanation of the landscape and the park concept.
Following a 90-minute guided tour, you will have another hour to explore the museum and the park.
Price: 45€
Includes bus, guided tour and admission to museum and park.
SUNDAY EXCURSIONS
Guided hike in the Teutoburg Forest
Meeting point: tba (time: ca. 9:00-15:30)
Enjoy the pure nature experience in the Teutoburg Forest on this 90-minute guided hike. The varied route leads over the Langenberg and Urberg hills around Bad Iburg and offers impressive views of the characteristic hilly landscape with meadows, fields, and dense forest sections over a distance of around 6 kilometers. Accompanied by our experienced hiking guide, you will discover special vantage points with magnificent panoramic views, including a view of the imposing Iburg Castle. Along the way, you will learn interesting facts about the nature, landscape, and history of the region. An ideal tour for nature lovers and those seeking relaxation. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful town of Bad Iburg.
Price: 45€
Includes bus and guided hike.
Teutoburg Forest tree top walk guided tour
Meeting point: tba (time: ca. 9:00-15:30)
Experience the Bad Iburg tree top walk from a whole new perspective on this special guided tour. Your tour guide will meet the group at the entrance to the walk and accompany you on an extraordinary tour high up in the treetops. On the approximately 429-meter-long path, you will walk through the Waldkurpark at treetop height – virtually eye to eye with jays, squirrels, and other wildlife. The highlight of the approximately 90-minute tour is the viewing platform with a fantastic view of Iburg Castle and the surrounding landscape. Exciting information about nature, the forest, and the region make this experience unique. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful town of Bad Iburg.
Price: 45€
Includes bus, guided tour and admission to tree top walk.
Treetop ropes course
Meeting point: tba (time: ca. 9:00-15:30)
Keen for some fresh air and movement on Sunday after the program? Explore the Osnabrücker forests from above at a climbing forest, that balances challenge with the calm of the woods. The location nestled in the gentle hills of the Osnabrücker countryside offers a number of courses at different difficulty grades. No prior experience is required.
The Kletterpark Osnabrück will be reached by bus to Dodesheide and an approx. 30-minute walk through the Osnabrücker countryside.
Impressions: https://www.teammotion.de/kletterwald-osnabrueck/
Price: 40€
Includes bus and admission to treetop ropes course.