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Things to Do  

On foot or by motobike

On foot or by motobike, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  On foot or by motobike, either way one can discover Rinteln's beauty and its loveliest hilly landscape just by following the paths or routes along the Weser river, which do remain beside the river from the beginning on. 

Historic walk

Historic walk, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the town of Rinteln underwent an economic boom, and the period saw the founding of the Ernestina University. Most of the half timbered buildings standing today date from this period. Rinteln's prosperity was severely affected by... 

Night Watchman

Night Watchman, Rinteln

 Leipzig Says:  The night watchman patrolled through the city and watched out of fires. Today you can still see the night watchman as statue at the market square. But there's also a night watchwoman! She's still alive and you can see her once a month. More info:... 

Old Museum

Old Museum, Rinteln

 Leipzig Says:  This richly decorated half timbered house has been a museum for a long time. it is one of the oldest buildings in Rinteln. 

"Hinter der Mauer" (Behind the wall)

"Hinter der Mauer" (Behind the wall), Rinteln

 Leipzig Says:  Next to one of the towers of the fortifications you find the district of "Hinter der Mauer" Once the poorest part of Rinteln it is now the nicest in my eyes. Please compare the size of the house with the size of the car! Unbelievable, there are still living people in the... 

Church of St. Sturmius

Church of St. Sturmius, Rinteln

 Leipzig Says:  The Church of St. Sturmius was built in New Gothic style between 1884 -1888. It is dedicated to St. Sturmius, a student of Holy Bonifatitius. 

Hotels  

Ringhotel Der Waldkater

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Restaurants  

Restaurant Kassel: Perfect-rare-roast-beef

Restaurant Kassel: Perfect-rare-roast-beef, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  Restaurant Kassel is a very nice, a very lovely, traditional, and typical German place which provids with an hotel as well. It's located on Rinteln's pedestrian zone. Though the restaurant is less lightful it is yet very cosy, and quiet. Very friendly waiters/waitresses,... 

Restaurant Altes Zollhaus: Awesome tasting asparagus

Restaurant Altes Zollhaus: Awesome tasting asparagus, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  Two main things we got here (belonging to the ordered meal) which we even did not need to ask for: The certain sauce to asparagus came separated in an extra bowl! Great thing! Salad came with oil and vinegar (not with that heavy, ugly tasting mayonaise dressing)! Again great... 

Eiscafe Venezia: Italian ice cream

Eiscafe Venezia: Italian ice cream, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  There visitors can find the typical Italian ice cafe, typically located on some pedestrian zone and, if it's a good Italian ice cafe, like this one is, visitors will enjoy the typical, Italian made, yummy-creamy ice. Just that. Nice atmosphere, a bit loudy, and very friendly... 

Imbiss-Restaurant Fischpfanne: Snack boot that serves great, fresh salmon

Imbiss-Restaurant Fischpfanne: Snack boot that serves great, fresh salmon, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  Though Imbiss-Restaurant Fischpfanne is a snack boot-restaurant only, we very much enjoyed their food. Wonderfully they do make great, freshest salmon sandwhiches given this area is not near to any sea. Of course they have other seafood on the menu too. Also their house... 

Transportation  

Boat trip

Boat trip, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  A boat trip on the Weser river is an amazing experience. Whether along the idyllic mountains or in the winding courses of the river: there are many possibilities with scheduled or chartered boats.Tourist-Information RintelnMarktplatz 7Rinteln, 31737ph: 01149- 57 51- 4 03-9... 

On Autobahn A2 to Rinteln

On Autobahn A2 to Rinteln, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  From South of Germany take Autobahn A 2 in direction of Hannover.Leave Autobahn A2 at exit Bad Eilsen / Rinteln Drive onto B238 in direction of Hameln / RintelnThen at Steinbergen turn right (B238) into Rinteln 

Getting there by car

Getting there by car, Rinteln

 Leipzig Says:  Rinteln can easily be reched by car via Autobahn 2 (Hannover-Dortmund). Just take exit "Bad Eilsen/Rinteln". 

Shopping  

Reformhaus Rinteln: Go organic! Cut back on meat!

Reformhaus Rinteln: Go organic! Cut back on meat!, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  This Reformhaus Rinteln is another clean, neat, well structered and organic items providing, health shop. Salesladies are very friendly and helpful. I do recommend this health shop as much as Bad Pyrmont's health shop at pedestrian zone: Reformhaus Kreisel-Siebe,... 

Local Customs  

Rinteln's loveliest Christmas Market

Rinteln's loveliest Christmas Market, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  The magic of traditional German Christmas Markets is casting more visitors under its spell every year. Historic Christmas Markets, held in towns like Rinteln, are becoming increasingly more popular, due, no doubt, to the enchanting Festive Season atmosphere they evoke.The... 

What to Pack  

Climate in Rinteln

Climate in Rinteln, Rinteln

 Leipzig Says:   Rainy season: There is no special rainy seasonAvg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 8 – 18°C ( 47 - 64°F ); min: 1 - 7°C ( 34 - 44°F )Avg. Temp. in Summer: max.: 21 – 22°C ( 70 - 72°F ); min: 11 - 12°C ( 50 - 52°F )Avg. Temp. in Autumn: max.: 7 – 18°C ( 45 - 64°F); min: 2 - 9°C ( 36... 

Off The Beaten Path  

That thing with the ducks is...

That thing with the ducks is..., Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  ...so amusing and pleasant to feed them it makes one more than happy. And at the banks of the Weser river are plenty of'em ducks. But, big BUT, feeding ducks there is not allowed as (so says a sign, we only recognized later after we did the feed) rats would be attracted... 

In honor of German Soldiers

In honor of German Soldiers, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  These soldiers have lost their lives in a difficult mission, Chancellor Merkel said after learning of the death of German soldiers who were attacked while on patrol south of Kunduz.We'll never forget you, and keep your families in our thoughts and prayers in this time of... 

Lovely district Todenmann (sounds like dead man)

Lovely district Todenmann (sounds like dead man), Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  The origin of the strange name of Rinteln's district Todenmann (dead man) is not known. Assumptions are, the name might be related to the shut down of the former local coal mine many years back. Rinteln's suburbs with the village of Todenmann (among others) is the latest... 

Memorial of Franz von Dingelstedt

Memorial of Franz von Dingelstedt, Rinteln

 MD2nd Says:  In the yard of the restaurant's Altes Zollhaus, Hauptstrasse 5, Rinteln, 31737, is located a memorial of the German poet, dramatist and theatre administrator Franz von Dingelstedt (June 30, 1814 – May 15, 1881) as he right there created his famous *ballad of the Weser river.... 

The Place

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The People

 
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 The Bürgerhaus was used as post office and later as police office. From 1900 it hosted the town hall. Today it is used as regestry office. 

 

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Q:  In the summer next year I intend to travel to Rinteln for the first time since birth. Any advice or information on travel... 

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A: Google Maps: http://maps.google.co.uk/ Via Michelin: http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/tpl/hme/MaHomePage.htm Regards Jesper 

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Rinteln

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 Rinteln is a small town with about 25.000 inhabitants located on the banks of Weser river in Germany's Lower Saxony. Can't say too much about this beautiful, little town except that it's in fact... 

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Welcome to RINTELN

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  Rinteln is situated in the Weserbergland region, half way between Hannover and Bielefeld. The town attracts visitors with beautifully restored half-timbered and Weserrenaissance buildings. Rinteln...... 

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Schaumburg castle

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 Traveling through germany I had an opportunity to see very nice old castle placed around 12 km from small town Rinteln and only 40 km from Hannover. It was pure coincidence, just a small atraction on... 

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