DIE | FRIEDENSSTADT Welcome to Osnabrück City of Peace Welcome
The market place with its historic buildings Osnabrück – peaceful and cosmopolitan Osnabrück’s political and meet in the olden days: n cultural life is an embodi‐ The “Markt” (market place) has ment of the maxim: “The task remained the heart of the city of peace – committed to hosting weddings, festivals, peace”. After 5 years of nego‐ wine events and the traditional tiations the “Peace of West‐ annual Christmas Market. phalia” that ended the Thirty Its flair is enhanced by the Years’ War was proclaimed on surrounding picturesque and the steps of its Town Hall in historic buildings, such as the 1648. For more than 65 years Town Hall, the “Stadtwaage” local primary school children (city scales), St. Mary's Church have been commemorating this on one side, the colorful event every year with a hobby bougeois houses with their horse parade. stepped gables on the other Today, people still come togeth‐ side. Just a few steps outside er where merchants used to the market place Osnabrück’s late Romanesque cathedral (St Peter’s Cathedral) overlooks the city’s old town. The European Heritage Label A wonderful mix honors places which played a of historical and central role in the history of Europe modern times such as the Town Hall of the Peace From 1412 to 1669 Osnabrück of Westphalia. was a member of the “Hanse” FOTO: MATTHIAS RETHMANN MATTHIAS FOTO:
2 (Hanseatic League), the most important trading alliance of its time that brought great status and wealth to its member cities. These days, the old trade FINKE-ENNEN C. S. FOTO: routes have turned into pleas‐ ant streets with attractive shops. The mixture of historic quarters and modern architec‐ You can find many green areas in Osnabrück ture is the hallmark of Osna‐ and the region. brück whose status as a University city (almost 27,000 is wide open for cycling and students) completes its long hiking tours as well as for history of Episcopal power. improving your handicap on Osnabrück’s compactness is key one of the many golf courses to its popularity. Whether for scattered in the countryside sightseeing, shopping, strolling surrounding the city. Embedded or studying – a good layout and between the Teutoburg Forest short distances are a plus for all and the “Wiehengebirge”, guests. the green traces of this nature reserve stretch right into A city surrounded Osnabrück’s inner city. by nature Moreover, Osnabrück (165,000 Osnabrück is a member of inhabitants) is very fortunate to the network Historic be located in the middle of a Highlights of Germany nature reserve. With 1,220 (www.historicgermany.com) square kilometres the UNESCO and spans the gap between past and present. Global Geopark TERRA.vita
3 History
Door handle of the Town Hall of the Peace of Westphalia 1,200 years of eventful history
Around the year 780, into a thriving centre for n Charlemagne, king of the commerce in the Middle Ages. Franks, erected a stone church In 1157, Emperor Frederick on the banks of the Hase River Barbarossa granted the city its the nucleus of today’s Osna‐ fortification privileges. Most of brück. The city’s name presum‐ the towers that were part of ably a combination of the Low the medieval fortification can German words Ossen (ox) and still be seen in the city. Brügge (bridge). Being the hub of old trading routes and a bish‐ Osnabrück and the op’s seat, Osnabrück developed Peace of Westphalia From 1412 to 1669, Osnabrück was both a member of the Hanse (Hanseatic League) and FOTO: D. HEESE D. FOTO: of the Westphalian Federation of Cities. Magnificent town houses and other prestigious buildings bear witness to the power and wealth of the medieval merchants. Osna‐ brück became important during the negotiations for the Peace of Westphalia that took place here and in nearby Münster between 1643‐1648. The Peace of Westphalia, proclaimed in One of the fortified towers October 1648, finally ended the Thirty Years’ War and changed
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4 The Felix‐Nussbaum‐House with its special architecture
the face of Europe. While the Catholics used Münster as a venue, the Protestants resided in Osnabrück. Following this time Osnabrück was alternately ruled by Catholic and Protes‐ tant bishops until 1803.
Famous natives of Osnabrück Osnabrück became widely Felix Nussbaum “self‐portrait with easel” known amongst literature lovers through the works of one of its own sons, Erich Maria Remarque (1898‐1970). The Erich Maria Remarque Peace Centre dedicates an exhibition to his life and literary work. Another of the city’s natives is Felix Nussbaum. The artist was born in Osna‐ FOTO: ERICH MARIA REMARQUE-FRIEDENSZENTRUM MARIA ERICH FOTO: brück in 1904 and died in 1944 Erich Maria Remarque Peace Center in Auschwitz. The renowned architect Daniel Libeskind designed the Felix‐Nussbaum‐ CITY Museum as a special place for TIP Nussbaum’s artistic work. The architecture of the building is There is a guided city tour in English every Monday intended as “rooms against at 7 p.m. which starts in the town Oblivion” and captivates visitors hall. Registration is not required. by its unusual interior design. FOTO: UWE LEWANDOWSKI UWE FOTO:
5 Culture
Town Hall of the Peace of Westphalia Old Town Sightseeing Tour
Town Hall of the Peace of architect Daniel Libeskind, Westfalia Built in late Gothic houses the largest collection style, with the historic “Cham‐ of works by the Jewish painter ber of Peace”. The Municipal Felix Nussbaum, who was born Treasury with the imperial in Osnabrück and murdered in goblet and historic town replica Auschwitz in 1944. are well worth seeing. Bucksturm The Bucksturm is Heger Tor The Heger Tor was the oldest tower of the former built in 1817 as a memorial to town wall and was a prison and the soldiers from Osnabrück torture chamber during certain who fought at Waterloo. periods. Felix‐Nussbaum‐Haus / Kunsthalle Osnabrück Museum of Cultural History This Gothic hall church (13th The museum building, which century) was a monastery was opened in 1998 and church until 1803, then a designed by the American barracks and since 1971 it has been the town art gallery. It is one of the most beautiful CITY exhibition rooms in Lower TIP Saxony. Herrenteichswall The CityCard is a ticket The Herrenteichswall was an for all buses within the element of the fortification and city, including free ad- protected against attacks. In mission to six museums in Osna- May 1909 the newly arranged brück plus a voucher booklet for entrance to the Herrenteich‐ other interesting cultural activities. swall with the Haarmanns ‐ www.osnabrueck.de/english brunnen was inaugurated. FOTO: S. C. FINKE-ENNEN C. S. FOTO:
6 4g Old Town Station
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Cathedral Treasury and St. Marien Gothic Hall Diocesan Museum Sculptures, church (14th century) with paintings and textiles pertain‐ important art objects including ing to the history of the diocese the intricately carved main of Osnabrück from the 11th to altar (16th century). Visitors can the 18th centuries are on climb to the top of the church display in the Cathedral Vault tower. and Museum of the Diocese Bürgerbrunnen Hans‐Gerd in the Romanesque cloister of Ruwe created the well, which St. Peter’s Cathedral. was inaugurated in 1985. Marktplatz The Town Hall, Referring to the 1200th an‐ Stadtwaage and the St. Mary’s niversary of the city in 1980, Church on the one, the colour‐ the well consists of 1200 parts ful bourgeois houses with their and tells the history of stepped gables on the other Osnabrück. side, border the historic market place.
7 Lifestyle
There are some nice cafes in the marketplace in the old town Culinary highlights
Osnabrück is a haven for restaurant “Weinwirtschaft” at n all gourmets. This is not “Steigenberger Hotel Remar‐ only because the IKO restaurant que”. It offers a range of local and the Friedrichs restaurant and seasonal dishes and always ranks among the top 500 in delicious wine types. In Germany. Another foodie contrast, those who like a more destination in the city is the rustic setting will enjoy the brewery “Rampendahl” in the old town. The confectioner “Leysieffer” has been the first address for sweet treats for more than 100 years. Speaking of tradition: The restaurant FOTO: DIANA RIEPENHOFF DIANA FOTO: Walhalla is Osnabrück’s oldest inn. Fresh local ingredients are a feature of a typical Osnabrück meal. In spring there is asparagus, in winter there is kale, served with smoked pork chop or white pudding. There is culinary delight of every kind and for every taste in Osnabrück. Even more quality of a buzz and vitality is brought into the Old Town by the lively coffee One of the top 500 restaurants bars and with own roasting houses. in Germany: IKO restaurant CHOICE NEXT FOTO:
8 Shopping in the Heger‐Tor‐Quarter Shopping Quarters
n Heger-Tor-Quarter: Enjoy the Old Town with exquisite boutiques, small art shops
and typical pubs. LANGE JANA FOTO: n Redlinger Straße: The Redlinger Straße is an in‐ dividual, young‐scene district and is particularly known for Shopping in the city of Osnabrück its number of alternative stores, bars, restaurants and n Herrenteichsstraße: Starting cafés. from the Nikolaiort, this small n Große Straße: The popular street houses modern design, main shopping street down‐ individual stores and good town is the Große Straße catering. where you can find the major n Hase-Quarter: This shopping large chains and regional district with its varied gas‐ dealers. tronomy is directly located n Nikolaiort: The meeting along the river “Hase”. point in the heart of the city n Hasestraße: This street is offers many varied pavement popular for its charming cafes or bars to relax in dur‐ mixture of rustic pubs, ing a shooping trip. southern street life and n Kamp-Promenade: The open specialist retailers. shopping centre offers be‐ n Lotter Straße: Art, culture sides its extraordinary archi‐ and vitality all jostle in this tecture a variety of different street. Small, individual shops shops, an ice cream parlor and different restaurants and a bakery. alternate with green areas. FOTO: DETLEF HEESE DETLEF FOTO:
9 Events
European Media Art Festival (EMAF) As one of the most important forums for media art, the EMAF offers an up-to- FOTO: ANGELA VON BRILL VON ANGELA FOTO: date overview of contemporary themes and aesthetics in the field of media art.
May Week Festival Northern Germany’s unique inner city festival. 10 days of
music, comedy and open-air FINKE-ENNEN C. S. FOTO: shows. Every year during the 2nd week in May.
Osnabrück Wine Days In vino veritas – a local wine tasting event for wine buffs next to the Town Hall in the FOTO: KATRIN KROCKAUER KATRIN FOTO: Old Town.
Night of Culture Experience the cultural diversity of the city – a
night of outstanding cul- GENTSCH FRISO FOTO: tural entertainment. Last Saturday in August.
Morgenland Festival Since 2005, the Morgenland Festival Osnabrück has devoted itself to the fascinating world of FOTO: PHILIPPE FRESE PHILIPPE FOTO: Middle Eastern music: An important venue for musicians and music enthusiasts from East and West. Every year in late summer.
Christmas market Simply enchanting and one of the most beautiful of the North is the FOTO: DETLEF HEESE DETLEF FOTO: historic Christmas Market in front of the Town Hall and St Peter's Cathe- dral. Atmospheric Christmas lights illuminate the Old Town. From the end of November to December 22th.
Further information www.osnabrueck.de/english
10 Characteristics
The open air market on Saturdays Absolute musts
n Springbrötchen: The bread roll made in Osnabrück is a must in nearly all bakeries. It derives its name (cracker
roll) from the cracked, KG CO. & GMBH LEYSIEFFER © crispy surface created by repeatedly applying a thin n Coffee roasters: Many small layer of butter or oil on its coffee roasting houses invite surface. you to take a break in pleas‐ n Himmlische by Leysieffer: ant surroundings and enjoy a The confectionery taste of freshly roasted cof‐ “Leysieffer” has been the fee beans complemented by first address for sweet treats small snacks and delicacies. for more than 100 years. n Open air market on Satur- n Hobbyhorse chocolate days: from 7 am – 2 pm in confectionery: The finest the courtyard of St Peter’s chocolate confectionery cathedral visitors can fill their made in Osnabrück: Hand‐ shopping baskets with a crafted truffles and pralines wealth of fresh produce from made from the finest raw local traders and producers materials (with alcohol) from the Osnabrücker Land and of course without region. preservatives. n Old Town pubs: Countless n Rampendahl: on three floors quirky pubs with an abun‐ of the‐pub‐come‐brewery dance of flair invite guests guests can enjoy the tradi‐ to stay and enjoy the atmos‐ tional home‐made Rampen‐ phere of Osnabrück’s well‐lit dahl beer. original inner city. FOTO: NEXT CHOICE NEXT FOTO:
11 WelcomePackage deals Ideas for a stopover
Osnabrück – at first glance Just try a little piece of Osna brück. Includes one overnight stay, the city card that helps you to find your own way through our city. A nice little cappuccino break is also included. From 79 € p.P. in a double room. INFO & RESERVATION www.osnabrueck.de/ english Time for +49 541 323-4567 best friends Osnabrück equates to a great time for best friends: City stroll, shopping or just browsing. Includes a small French breakfast, sparkling wine in a fash- ion boutique, a cocktail in the evening and more. One or two overnight stays. From 139 € p.P. in a double room (one night).
Christmas time in Osnabrück Our Christmas Market is FOTO: NEXT CHOICE NEXT FOTO: truly inspiring and regard- ed as one of the most beau- tiful Christmas Markets in the North of Germany: Cosy atmosphere, historic setting and magical light- ing of the town. Enjoy a hot cup of mulled wine and keep it a souvenir. From 79 € p.P. in a double room.
Booking and further information: Tourismus und Tagungsservice Osnabrück | Osnabrücker Land Phone: +49 541 323‐4567 or www.osnabrueck.de/english
12 Countryside
The Varus Battle – Museum and Park Kalkriese Where Romans met with Germanic tribes
Osnabrück is surrounded Roman Empire. Where and how n by charming countryside exactly Arminius succeeded has that offers many recreational produced a lot of speculation activities. Whether you enjoy and myths. In 1989, the site walking, cycling, jogging more near Kalkriese was discovered than 3500 km of long distance, by archaeologists and the circular and bike trails stand excavation is still continuing. ready for you. The ridges of Nowadays, Kalkriese is one the Teutoburg Forest and of Europe’s most important the Wiehengebirge shape excavation sites. Osnabrück’s surroundings. The Varus Battle Exhibi‐ Most of the region is part tion, redesigned in 2009, of the nature reserve allows you to experience TERRA.vita, member of history and presents an a European network of overview of the current nature parks. research findings. The 24‐hectare park invites you The Varus Battle – to explore all that it has to Museum and Park offer. Top‐class special exhi‐ Kalkriese bitions, numerous events – The devastating defeat of the such as Germany's biggest Roman legions under Varus Roman and Germanic Days – in the year 9 AD against the and exciting guided tours make Germanic tribes is legendary. a visit a special event. The victory of Arminius was supposed to be the beginning www.kalkriese- of the end of the long‐lasting
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13 Countryside
Iburg Palace in Bad Iburg Iburg Palace
The Initial Building Castle became the permanent For about 600 years the Bish‐ residence of the Bishop of ops of Osnabrück resided here Osnabrück. He added an in the only still existing castle octagonal keep (later called built on a hill in the Osnabrück‐ Bennoturm). The palace`s cur‐ er Land region. The castle was rent appearance was shaped by built in the 11th century under its redesign in Renaissance style the reign of Bishop Benno II. in the 16th and 17th centuries Until its dissolution in 1802 it Prince Bishop Franz Wilhelm also used to host a community von Wartenberg (1625‐1661) from the Benedictine order. had the Knights` Hall turned into a Baroque State Room Redesign and which has been restored to Restoration its former splendour following Under Konrad IV. von Rietberg comprehensive restoration (Bishop from 1482‐1508) Iburg work in the 20th century.
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14 Ippenburg Palace in Bad Essen
Sophie Charlotte One of the palace`s most famous inhabitants was Sophie Charlotte, daughter of Ernst
August I., Duke of Braun‐ SCHINNER DIETER FOTO: schweig‐Lüneburg and Sophie von der Pfalz, who lived in Iburg Palace from her birth in 1668 to Gesmold Palace in Melle 1673 and who, in 1701 became the first Queen of Prussia after Further palaces in the marrying Frederick I of Hohen‐ Osnabrücker Land region zollern. Following her early that can only be viewed death in 1705 Frederick named from the outside: a newly‐built residence after n Ippenburg Palace her, Charlottenburg Palace. Schloßstraße 1 Today the palace and the 49152 Bad Essen district of Charlottenburg form n Schelenburg moated castle part of the city of Berlin. Alt‐Schledehausener‐ Straße 49143 Bissendorf n Hünnefeld Castle + Alte Rentei Guided tours for groups 49152 Bad Essen in the English language can n Gesmold Palace be individually arranged Schloßallee 5 with Bad Iburg Tourist- 49326 Melle Information. n Phone: +49 5403 404-66 Fürstenau Palace www.badiburg.de Schloßplatz 1 49584 Fürstenau FOTO: IPPENBURG FOTO:
15 Souvenirs Things to take home
“Good Morning Osnabrück“ Cup Porcelain coffee mugs decorated with the silhou‐ ette of Osnabrück, dishwasher safe. 8,95 €
Sweet greetings from Osnabrück Finest Belgian whole The City Hall Model milk chocolate with Material: liquid synthetic resin/ sugar print. poly‐resin 9,95 € 4,95 €
Hobbyhorse riding jigsaw puzzle Recalling the events of 25 October 1648 when the long‐awaited Peace of Westphalia is pro‐ claimed from the stairs of the City Hall in Osna‐ brück. 14,95 €
Brand new: The City Hall Edition From glasses cloths and twin sets of mugs to shoulder bags; all in identical design from 4,95 € to 27,95 €
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