Discover Eicklingen

Eicklingen can be explored through a variety of themes: the former Amtshof, natural monuments, a varied landscape and local traditions. These themes offer different points of reference when choosing a destination—from architectural and administrative history to nature watching and a festival held every four years. The character of the town is best discovered through its specific historical and landscape features rather than through a single theme.

Amtshof: administrative history and present-day exchange

Built in 1830, the Eicklingen Amtshof was formerly the district bailiff’s office in Eicklingen. The historic administrative building developed from the floor plan of a Lower Saxon farmhouse. At the beginning of the 19th century, its facilities included wallpaper from Paris, extensive stables, accommodation for the court attendant, a prison and a bakehouse. The floor plan and administrative function illustrate two aspects of the building’s history: its architectural origins and its role in administration. Since 2005, the Amtshof has housed the Lower Saxony Information and Competence Centre for Rural Areas. People involved in rural development planning, local residents, planners, specialists and staff from administrations and public authorities meet there to learn and exchange ideas.

Natural monuments and landscape

Eicklingen’s natural monuments include two individual oak trees and a dune ridge. The single oak ND-CE 67 and the Lauseiche (Louse Oak) ND-CE 130 are listed as natural monuments in the town; near Sandlingen, the dune ridge is designated as an area natural monument. This range extends from named individual trees to a larger landscape feature. The landscape, divided by hedgerows and small woodland areas, is well suited to watching wildlife and birds. Nature enthusiasts will therefore find a broader landscape theme alongside the individual monuments.

Historic landmarks and a recurring festival

The Eicklingen marksmen’s festival is held every four years. If this recurring festival is a deciding factor in your travel plans, check the date in advance. Paulmannshavekost is home to the oldest granary in the Südheide, which you can visit there. The historic buildings offer different points of interest: the Amtshof reflects the history of the administrative office and the house, while the granary stands out as a building in its own right.

More themes in the Celle travel destination

The wider Celle travel destination offers further, distinct themes. In the Südheide Nature Park, there are ten signposted cycling routes with different themes, covering more than 400 kilometres in total. They lead to notable sights and through heathland, forests, heathland streams, and moor and pond landscapes. The park also offers 23 themed walking trails, five nature trails and three long-distance hiking trails. Celle’s town centre has almost 500 half-timbered houses. A walk through Celle’s old town leads from Celle Ducal Palace to the synagogue in Celle. It is 3.22 kilometres long and classed as a very easy walk.

Wienhausen Abbey is another cultural highlight in the Celle travel destination. Its medieval art treasures include tapestries from the 14th and 15th centuries, a painted nuns’ choir, valuable chests and cabinets, and a collection of the world’s oldest spectacles. The Gothic tapestries are explained by experts for one week each year, traditionally starting on the Saturday after Pentecost; check the dates in advance.

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