Meppen has been the administrative center of Emsland since 1977. Emsland is the second largest administrative district of Germany. Meppen, which is also known as “the green town at the water”, can be found at the border to Lower Saxony, just 20 kilometers from the border to the Netherlands.
The cozy town is home to 35,000 people. The rivers Hase and Ems as well as the Danube-Ems-Canal flow around the town and meet in the center of Meppen. The wide and open landscape around our hotel offers numerous day trip destinations and exciting leisure offers for our guests. A versatile natural environment invites you to hike, walk, bike or go on a trip on a paddle boat.
Meppen’s cultural center with its historic town hall that is only a few-minutes walk from the hotel. The large cinema and the new MEP shopping center are also not far. Meppen’s open air stage and the Stadion of the SV Meppen are close enough to the hotel for you to walk there as well.
Meppen is a typical Northern German town with a mild sea climate. The relaxed and casual way of life of the people here is just as charming as the marvelous well-preserved historic buildings. Starting from the marketplace, people visiting Meppen can go explore the historic center of the town between the rivers Ems and Hase. We strongly recommend you visit the historic town hall and the town museum and to go on a stroll in the idyllic park where the historic fortifications used to be.
The Emsland reaches from the border to North-Rhine-Westphalia in the south to the East Friesland and it is famous for its wonderfully versatile nature. The typical architecture with its half-timbered houses and classic bricks as well as the seemingly endless flatland of the northern plains make this area a characteristic example of what the north of Germany has to offer.
The Hasetal is particularly popular with bike fans from the area and far beyond. Many know it as a true biking paradise! And it’s true – excellent bike trails that lead you through the lush landscape past idyllic villages and tiny settlements will give you a wonderful impression of what life in the valley means. This quaint tract of land is located between the Osnabrück Land and the Emsland and is definitely one of the most beautiful holiday regions of Lower Saxony.
Schloss Clemenswerth (Clemenswerth Castle) is a hunting castle that dates back to the 18th century. Cologne’s elector Clemens August had the castle built. It has a baroque style and is one of the most magnificent buildings in the north of Germany. The castle was designed by the famous Westphalian baroque architect Johann Conrad Schlaun. Originally planned a s a hunting castle, Clemenswerth is a unique historic monument that you will not find anywhere else in the world.
The Bourtanger Moor was once central Europe’s largest marsh. Due to dewatering for farming, the marsh area was reduced significantly during the 20th century. In 2006, however, the Naturpark Bourtanger Moor was finally created. The Naturpark stretches over a huge area of about 140km² that reaches across the country border. The unique flora and fauna of the marshland, the excellent trails and the pleasant signs make it easy for hikers and bikers to find their way around the beautiful landscape.
The “Ferienzentrum Schloss Dankern” is a true paradise for kids of all ages. The water castle Dankern and the neighboring Dankersee (lake) are the heart of what might be the most popular themed park in the north of Germany. Around the historic castle that dates back to 1680 both children and adults can play, have fun and relax on more than 200 ha of park. Among the many thing to do here are exciting activities like water sky and pony-back riding. The large park also includes an adventure forest as well as various playgrounds and attractions
The Meyer Werft in Papenburg can look back on 200 years of tradition. It is also a popular destination for visitors of the region. The shipyard is specialized in building cruise liner that go to all international waters. Up to 3 of the large luxury liners are built here per year. The visitor center makes it possible for guests to have a look behind the scenes. A tour of the shipyard includes a visit to the real production areas.