Rediscover Lower Saxony: football golf, barefoot parks and more!

Rediscover Lower Saxony: football golf, barefoot parks and more!

When planning excursions, Lower Saxony has a lot to offer - and the off the beaten path! Families and active vacationers can look forward to a number of exciting leisure opportunities that are not only inexpensive, but also less overcrowded, especially during the school holidays. The variety ranges from action-packed experiences such as football golf to relaxing excursions in butterfly parks. South German has compiled some of the best activities.

What is football golf? This relatively new leisure activity quickly prevailed. Particularly noteworthy is the largest football golf course in Germany, "Kickgolf - football golf in Soltau", which includes an impressive area of over 80,000 square meters. The rules of the game are very simple and are reminiscent of Golf: the goal is to master the lanes with as few shots as possible. In addition to Soltau, there are also places in Salzhemmendorf, Oldenburg, Walsrode and Lünne, which offer something for every taste.

diverse amusement parks for the whole family

Lower Saxony is also home to numerous amusement parks that are perfect for a family outing. The best 13 parks are:

• Autostadt Wolfsburg
• Erse Park Uetze
• family park Sottrum
• amusement park Castle Dankern
• Heide Park
• indoor leisure park Kids-dinoworld
• Jaderpark
• Lander experience Janßen
• Magic Park Verden
• Rasti Land
• Serengeti Park
• Tier- und Leisure Park Thüle
• Wild and amusement park Ostrittrum

The Heide Park in Soltau is the second largest amusement park in Germany and offers roller coasters and waterways for adrenaline seekers and a Peppa Pig Welt for the little ones. The season runs from April 5 to November 2, 2025, with prices of 37 euros for visitors aged 3 and over. But the Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen, the largest safaripark in Europe, is also an exciting goal, ideal for animal lovers.

active in nature

For all those who are looking for adventure in nature, there are impressive opportunities. The climbing park Höhenwegarena in Schneverdingen allows you to climb up to 20 meters on five different levels - a popular destination for school classes and companies. In addition, nature lovers in the Harz Packrafting can try out, an exciting combination of hiking and paddling on inflatable boats.

If you want to experience nature even more intensely, you can also explore over 60 experience stations at 14 hectares at 14 hectares or try out a barefoot path in Bad Laer in the barefoot park Lüneburger Heide in Egestorf. Various barefoot parks and paths are the perfect contact points for families and relaxation seekers who love to escape everyday life and break new ground.