Heath blossom in the Lüneburg heathland

When the landscape turns into a purple carpet of flowers, interspersed only by the lush green of the gnarled junipers and the silvery white of the birches, it's that time again. In August and September the heath blooms and experiences its fifth season. The fantastically beautiful landscape of millions of purple blossoms, picturesque brooks, moors and juniper bushes exudes a very special charm. Spend wonderful vacations in one of the largest nature parks in northern Germany.

1st day arrival to Soltau

Welcome at the hotel - dinner together at the hotel
In the midst of the beautiful Lüneburg Heath, the HOTEL MEYN awaits you directly in the historic heart of Soltau. The stylishly furnished rooms and apartments combine cozy living comfort in the spirit of the 21st century with heath-typical tradition and offer you, in addition to the proximity to the picturesque landscapes of the Lüneburg Heath, to spend time in the heart of Soltau. Stroll in the Böhmepark, stroll in the pedestrian zone, relax in the Soltau Therme. Start the day with a Hotel Meyn breakfast, let yourself be pampered. Enjoy the diversity of the Lüneburg Heath and return to our restaurant after a great day. Culinary no wish remains open for you in our house. Arrive, switch off and simply take a deep breath...

2nd day Heide panoramic tour with tour guide

With your tour guide you will discover the largest heath area in Germany, the Lüneburg Heath. You will visit the heath garden Schneverdingen. In this garden, which is unique in Germany, you will admire the variety of about 180 different types of heath with about 150,000 plants, which bloom throughout the year. Continue your journey through the Lüneburg Heath to Niederhaverbeck, where you will have the opportunity to have lunch. Afterwards you start to a big carriage tour with a break in Wilsede. Onward journey to Neuenkirchen to "put the Schnucken to bed". At about 17.00 guided tour of the Heidschnuckenhof, go to the shepherd". In the midst of the Heidschnuckenherde you can ask the shepherd your questions. Afterwards the shepherd brings the Heidschnucken "to bed". At about 6:30 p.m. Rustic barn feast at the shepherd's farm with hearty crusted roast, bread on sticks and salad buffet as part of the half board. Manni with the squeezebox will tell funny stories and sing songs with the accordion. Return to the hotel

Day 3 Day trip to the Old Country

After breakfast we start with a tour guide to the Alte Land. We visit the fairy tale town of Buxtehude. It is located in the vacation region Altes Land at the river Elbe. Discover the historic old town with half-timbered houses and stroll through the narrow streets along the romantic Flethanlage. Continue to York to the largest contiguous fruit-growing area in Northern Europe. You will learn everything worth knowing about the region, tradition and history. Afterwards you will visit a fruit farm. There you will round off the day with a coffee break of fresh coffee and homemade cake and talk about what you have experienced before you start your journey home.
Dinner at the hotel

Day 4 Excursion to the salt and Hanseatic city of Lüneburg with tour guide

Today the trip goes to the charming salt city of Lüneburg, which is known among other things for its telenovela "Red Roses", which is filmed here. Experience the historic old town in brick Gothic style on a walking tour. Since the Hanseatic city remained undestroyed during the Second World War, it still has a closed, medieval townscape today. Afterwards you can discover the city on your own and stroll through the streets. In the evening we will have dinner together.

Day 5 Journey home

With many new impressions we start our return journey.