The best places to visit around Westerstede
Right on our doorstep
The Chocolate Hotel in Westerstede is in a perfect location! There’s plenty to discover right on your doorstep—from beautiful parks and scenic bike paths to the famous Hobbie Rhododendron Park. There’s truly something for everyone here. And best of all: the Baltic Sea is right nearby! In just a short time, you can reach the coast and enjoy a relaxing day by the sea. Whether you’re an active traveler or seeking relaxation—the Chocolate Hotel is the ideal starting point for varied excursions and pure relaxation in Northern Germany.
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The farmstead in Bad Zwischenahn, known far beyond northern Germany, consists of old thatched-roof houses with a cottage garden, stables, and barns.
Guided tours in Low German are also offered on a regular basis.
Just a 17-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
The farmstead in Bad Zwischenahn, known far beyond northern Germany, consists of old thatched-roof houses with a cottage garden, stables, and barns.
Guided tours in Low German are also offered on a regular basis.
Just a 17-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
The farmstead in Bad Zwischenahn, known far beyond northern Germany, consists of old thatched-roof houses with a cottage garden, stables, and barns.
Guided tours in Low German are also offered on a regular basis.
Just a 17-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
The beautiful surroundings and proximity to the lake give this well-maintained mini-golf course on the Zwischenahner Meer its special atmosphere.
You can pick up the equipment at the kiosk by the entrance, along with light refreshments and much more.
Just a 15-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
The beautiful surroundings and proximity to the lake give this well-maintained mini-golf course on the Zwischenahner Meer its special atmosphere.
You can pick up the equipment at the kiosk by the entrance, along with light refreshments and much more.
Just a 15-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
The beautiful surroundings and proximity to the lake give this well-maintained mini-golf course on the Zwischenahner Meer its special atmosphere.
You can pick up the equipment at the kiosk by the entrance, along with light refreshments and much more.
Just a 15-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
Spanning 140,000 square meters, the Park der Gärten offers ideas and inspiration for your home garden. Here, you can immerse yourself in the wondrous world of plants, experience nature and culture, or simply relax and unwind.
Just an 11-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
Spanning 140,000 square meters, the Park der Gärten offers ideas and inspiration for your home garden. Here, you can immerse yourself in the wondrous world of plants, experience nature and culture, or simply relax and unwind.
Just an 11-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
Spanning 140,000 square meters, the Park der Gärten offers ideas and inspiration for your home garden. Here, you can immerse yourself in the wondrous world of plants, experience nature and culture, or simply relax and unwind.
Just an 11-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
The Zwischenahner Meer is also known as the "Pearl of Ammerland." Nestled in a beautiful natural landscape, Lower Saxony's third-largest inland lake is a popular destination for visitors from near and far.
Just a 13-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
The Zwischenahner Meer is also known as the "Pearl of Ammerland." Nestled in a beautiful natural landscape, Lower Saxony's third-largest inland lake is a popular destination for visitors from near and far.
Just a 13-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
The Zwischenahner Meer is also known as the "Pearl of Ammerland." Nestled in a beautiful natural landscape, Lower Saxony's third-largest inland lake is a popular destination for visitors from near and far.
Just a 13-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
The Ammerland Toy Museum in Westerstede features an impressive collection of historical toys from various eras. From dolls and teddy bears to model trains and tin toys, the museum offers a nostalgic glimpse into the world of play. A special highlight for families and lovers of vintage toys.
Just a2-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 10 minutes
The Ammerland Toy Museum in Westerstede features an impressive collection of historical toys from various eras. From dolls and teddy bears to model trains and tin toys, the museum offers a nostalgic glimpse into the world of play. A special highlight for families and lovers of vintage toys.
Just a2-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 10 minutes
The Ammerland Toy Museum in Westerstede features an impressive collection of historical toys from various eras. From dolls and teddy bears to model trains and tin toys, the museum offers a nostalgic glimpse into the world of play. A special highlight for families and lovers of vintage toys.
Just a2-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 10 minutes
The Hössenbad in Westerstede is a modern indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex offering a wide range of facilities. It features a lap pool, a recreational pool with a slide, and a separate children’s pool. In the summer, the large outdoor area, complete with a sunbathing lawn and an outdoor pool, is the perfect place to relax.
Just a 5-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 20 minutes
The Hössenbad in Westerstede is a modern indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex offering a wide range of facilities. It features a lap pool, a recreational pool with a slide, and a separate children’s pool. In the summer, the large outdoor area, complete with a sunbathing lawn and an outdoor pool, is the perfect place to relax.
Just a 5-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 20 minutes
The Hössenbad in Westerstede is a modern indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex offering a wide range of facilities. It features a lap pool, a recreational pool with a slide, and a separate children’s pool. In the summer, the large outdoor area, complete with a sunbathing lawn and an outdoor pool, is the perfect place to relax.
Just a 5-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 20 minutes
Draisine Fun Ammerland offers a unique recreational experience on disused railroad tracks. Visitors can explore the picturesque Ammerland countryside using their own muscle power on special bicycle draisines. The route winds through fields and forests, making it ideal for families, friends, or groups looking for an active outing close to nature.
Only about a 3-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 20 minutes
Draisine Fun Ammerland offers a unique recreational experience on disused railroad tracks. Visitors can explore the picturesque Ammerland countryside using their own muscle power on special bicycle draisines. The route winds through fields and forests, making it ideal for families, friends, or groups looking for an active outing close to nature.
Only about a 3-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 20 minutes
Draisine Fun Ammerland offers a unique recreational experience on disused railroad tracks. Visitors can explore the picturesque Ammerland countryside using their own muscle power on special bicycle draisines. The route winds through fields and forests, making it ideal for families, friends, or groups looking for an active outing close to nature.
Only about a 3-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 20 minutes
The Janßen Country Experience in Westerstede is a family-friendly adventure farm featuring animals, tractor rides, a corn maze, and an adventure playground. Visitors can purchase regional products at the farm shop and relax in the farm café—making it the perfect spot for a day out in nature.
Just a6-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 50 minutes
The Janßen Country Experience in Westerstede is a family-friendly adventure farm featuring animals, tractor rides, a corn maze, and an adventure playground. Visitors can purchase regional products at the farm shop and relax in the farm café—making it the perfect spot for a day out in nature.
Just a6-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 50 minutes
The Janßen Country Experience in Westerstede is a family-friendly adventure farm featuring animals, tractor rides, a corn maze, and an adventure playground. Visitors can purchase regional products at the farm shop and relax in the farm café—making it the perfect spot for a day out in nature.
Just a6-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 50 minutes
The Hobbie Rhododendron Park in Westerstede is one of the largest rhododendron parks in Europe. Spanning 70 hectares, it features an impressive variety of rhododendrons, especially during the blooming season in May and June. Maintained for over 90 years, the park is a natural paradise that attracts visitors with its stunning blooms and peaceful atmosphere.
Just 10 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
The Hobbie Rhododendron Park in Westerstede is one of the largest rhododendron parks in Europe. Spanning 70 hectares, it features an impressive variety of rhododendrons, especially during the blooming season in May and June. Maintained for over 90 years, the park is a natural paradise that attracts visitors with its stunning blooms and peaceful atmosphere.
Just 10 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
The Hobbie Rhododendron Park in Westerstede is one of the largest rhododendron parks in Europe. Spanning 70 hectares, it features an impressive variety of rhododendrons, especially during the blooming season in May and June. Maintained for over 90 years, the park is a natural paradise that attracts visitors with its stunning blooms and peaceful atmosphere.
Just 10 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
The Park of Rarities is a unique place that showcases a wide variety of rare and exotic plants from all over the world. Visitors can stroll along picturesque paths through the lush gardens and admire the impressive flora. A true paradise for nature and plant lovers!
Just a 5-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 40 minutes
The Park of Rarities is a unique place that showcases a wide variety of rare and exotic plants from all over the world. Visitors can stroll along picturesque paths through the lush gardens and admire the impressive flora. A true paradise for nature and plant lovers!
Just a 5-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 40 minutes
The Park of Rarities is a unique place that showcases a wide variety of rare and exotic plants from all over the world. Visitors can stroll along picturesque paths through the lush gardens and admire the impressive flora. A true paradise for nature and plant lovers!
Just a 5-minutedrive from the Chocolate Hotel.
On foot: about 40 minutes
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Westerstede is the perfect starting point for all kinds of North Sea adventures.
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Westerstede is the perfect starting point for all kinds of North Sea adventures.
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Westerstede is the perfect starting point for all kinds of North Sea adventures.
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Greetsiel, a picturesque fishing village on the North Sea, enchants visitors with its charming brick houses, historic harbor, and idyllic canals. The village is known for its welcoming atmosphere, traditional crab boats, and beautiful, well-preserved windmills.
Just1 hour from the Chocolate Hotel.
Greetsiel, a picturesque fishing village on the North Sea, enchants visitors with its charming brick houses, historic harbor, and idyllic canals. The village is known for its welcoming atmosphere, traditional crab boats, and beautiful, well-preserved windmills.
Just1 hour from the Chocolate Hotel.
Greetsiel, a picturesque fishing village on the North Sea, enchants visitors with its charming brick houses, historic harbor, and idyllic canals. The village is known for its welcoming atmosphere, traditional crab boats, and beautiful, well-preserved windmills.
Just1 hour from the Chocolate Hotel.
Norden captivates visitors with its historic charm and maritime atmosphere. This city in East Frisia boasts a charming old town, an impressive city museum, and a picturesque harbor.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Norden captivates visitors with its historic charm and maritime atmosphere. This city in East Frisia boasts a charming old town, an impressive city museum, and a picturesque harbor.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Norden captivates visitors with its historic charm and maritime atmosphere. This city in East Frisia boasts a charming old town, an impressive city museum, and a picturesque harbor.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Bensersiel is a picturesque North Sea resort with a charming harbor and wide sandy beaches. The newly redesigned beach area and the family-friendly recreational activities, which appeal to visitors of all ages, are particularly worth seeing.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Bensersiel is a picturesque North Sea resort with a charming harbor and wide sandy beaches. The newly redesigned beach area and the family-friendly recreational activities, which appeal to visitors of all ages, are particularly worth seeing.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Bensersiel is a picturesque North Sea resort with a charming harbor and wide sandy beaches. The newly redesigned beach area and the family-friendly recreational activities, which appeal to visitors of all ages, are particularly worth seeing.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Neuharlingersiel is a picturesque North Sea resort known for its charming harbor atmosphere and traditional Sielhäuschen. The expansive beaches and the unique Wadden Sea offer ideal conditions for relaxing days at the beach and exploring nature.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Neuharlingersiel is a picturesque North Sea resort known for its charming harbor atmosphere and traditional Sielhäuschen. The expansive beaches and the unique Wadden Sea offer ideal conditions for relaxing days at the beach and exploring nature.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Neuharlingersiel is a picturesque North Sea resort known for its charming harbor atmosphere and traditional Sielhäuschen. The expansive beaches and the unique Wadden Sea offer ideal conditions for relaxing days at the beach and exploring nature.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Known for its charming mudflat landscapes and historic spa gardens, Dangast offers relaxing walks and breathtaking views of the North Sea. The local cafés and the famous Dangaster Moor invite you to linger and enjoy the surroundings.
Just 30 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Known for its charming mudflat landscapes and historic spa gardens, Dangast offers relaxing walks and breathtaking views of the North Sea. The local cafés and the famous Dangaster Moor invite you to linger and enjoy the surroundings.
Just 30 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Known for its charming mudflat landscapes and historic spa gardens, Dangast offers relaxing walks and breathtaking views of the North Sea. The local cafés and the famous Dangaster Moor invite you to linger and enjoy the surroundings.
Just 30 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
These islands, including Borkum, Juist, and Norderney, delight visitors with their endless beaches, tranquil dune landscapes, and relaxing atmosphere. They are ideal for those seeking relaxation, mudflat walks, and authentic Frisian culture.
These islands, including Borkum, Juist, and Norderney, delight visitors with their endless beaches, tranquil dune landscapes, and relaxing atmosphere. They are ideal for those seeking relaxation, mudflat walks, and authentic Frisian culture.
These islands, including Borkum, Juist, and Norderney, delight visitors with their endless beaches, tranquil dune landscapes, and relaxing atmosphere. They are ideal for those seeking relaxation, mudflat walks, and authentic Frisian culture.
Bremen captivates visitors with its historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the famous Roland statue and the Bremen Town Musicians. The city offers lively market squares, the impressive Schnoor district, and numerous cultural highlights such as the Bremen Art Museum.
Just 55 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Bremen captivates visitors with its historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the famous Roland statue and the Bremen Town Musicians. The city offers lively market squares, the impressive Schnoor district, and numerous cultural highlights such as the Bremen Art Museum.
Just 55 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Bremen captivates visitors with its historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the famous Roland statue and the Bremen Town Musicians. The city offers lively market squares, the impressive Schnoor district, and numerous cultural highlights such as the Bremen Art Museum.
Just 55 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Bremerhaven captivates visitors with its maritime charm and major attractions such as the Klimahaus and the German Maritime Museum. The modern harbor promenade is perfect for a leisurely stroll, while the historic Seemannsheim and the Zoo am Meer offer additional highlights. Bremerhaven combines its seafaring heritage with contemporary culture and offers a wide range of experiences by the water.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Bremerhaven captivates visitors with its maritime charm and major attractions such as the Klimahaus and the German Maritime Museum. The modern harbor promenade is perfect for a leisurely stroll, while the historic Seemannsheim and the Zoo am Meer offer additional highlights. Bremerhaven combines its seafaring heritage with contemporary culture and offers a wide range of experiences by the water.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Bremerhaven captivates visitors with its maritime charm and major attractions such as the Klimahaus and the German Maritime Museum. The modern harbor promenade is perfect for a leisurely stroll, while the historic Seemannsheim and the Zoo am Meer offer additional highlights. Bremerhaven combines its seafaring heritage with contemporary culture and offers a wide range of experiences by the water.
Only about an houraway from the Chocolate Hotel.
Wilhelmshaven captivates visitors with its maritime charm and impressive harbor facilities. The city offers exciting attractions such as the German Naval Museum and the coastal promenade. Here you can enjoy the magnificent view of the North Sea and experience the unique maritime atmosphere.
Just 45 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Wilhelmshaven captivates visitors with its maritime charm and impressive harbor facilities. The city offers exciting attractions such as the German Naval Museum and the coastal promenade. Here you can enjoy the magnificent view of the North Sea and experience the unique maritime atmosphere.
Just 45 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Wilhelmshaven captivates visitors with its maritime charm and impressive harbor facilities. The city offers exciting attractions such as the German Naval Museum and the coastal promenade. Here you can enjoy the magnificent view of the North Sea and experience the unique maritime atmosphere.
Just 45 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Emden captivates visitors with its maritime atmosphere and historic harbor. The city boasts an impressive maritime museum, the picturesque Emder Wallpark, and charming old-town streets. Emden is also known for its modern artworks and maritime heritage, which are reflected in its unique architecture and lively events.
Just 40 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Emden captivates visitors with its maritime atmosphere and historic harbor. The city boasts an impressive maritime museum, the picturesque Emder Wallpark, and charming old-town streets. Emden is also known for its modern artworks and maritime heritage, which are reflected in its unique architecture and lively events.
Just 40 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Emden captivates visitors with its maritime atmosphere and historic harbor. The city boasts an impressive maritime museum, the picturesque Emder Wallpark, and charming old-town streets. Emden is also known for its modern artworks and maritime heritage, which are reflected in its unique architecture and lively events.
Just 40 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Oldenburg impresses with its magnificent historic buildings, including Oldenburg Castle, and offers lively shopping and cultural highlights. Its diverse selection of museums, including the Oldenburg State Museum, and its charming parks make the city an attractive destination for culture and nature lovers.
Just 25 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Oldenburg impresses with its magnificent historic buildings, including Oldenburg Castle, and offers lively shopping and cultural highlights. Its diverse selection of museums, including the Oldenburg State Museum, and its charming parks make the city an attractive destination for culture and nature lovers.
Just 25 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
Oldenburg impresses with its magnificent historic buildings, including Oldenburg Castle, and offers lively shopping and cultural highlights. Its diverse selection of museums, including the Oldenburg State Museum, and its charming parks make the city an attractive destination for culture and nature lovers.
Just 25 minutesfrom the Chocolate Hotel.
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Westerstede is the perfect starting point for all kinds of North Sea adventures.
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Westerstede is the perfect starting point for all kinds of North Sea adventures.
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Westerstede is the perfect starting point for all kinds of North Sea adventures.
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