Holiday home on the Steinhuder Meer

Brief facts on the subject

• Steinhude, Mardorf and other places offer different paths and accesses to the lake.
• An accommodation "on the Steinhuder Meer" does not have to be directly on the shore.
• Bathing, sailing, cycling and nature observation use different starting points.
• Protected areas and local rules limit individual uses.
• Parking and excursion traffic are important on demand days.
• Seasonal times affect shipping, rental and gastronomy.
• Safe parking and drying facilities are useful for water sports equipment.

Campsites, hotels, holiday apartments and holiday homes on the Steinhuder Meer offer accommodation to the more than 300,000 overnight guests per year. The Steinhuder Meer is with its just over 29 square kilometers the largest Sea in Lower Saxony. Located just under 30 kilometres from Hanover, the Steinhuder Meer is also one of the most important excursion destinations in the region and counts over 1.5 million day visitors and excursions, in addition to overnight guests.

Rent a holiday home on the Steinhuder Meer

The Steinhuder Meer lies on the territory of the city of Wunstorf, but with its west and north shores also borders Neustadt am Rübenberge. Directly on the Steinhuder Meer are the villages Mardorf, Großeheidorn, Steinhude, Hagenburg and Winzlar. Nearby is also Bad Rehburg, a former spa town in the Rehburg mountains, today a district of the city of Rehburg-Loccum.

Holiday homes and holiday apartments can be found on this website for example underHoliday home Neustadt am Rübenberge,Holiday home SteinhudeorHoliday home Wunstorf.

Not all holiday homes and holiday apartments around the Steinhuder Meer are offered on , many of the holiday properties are regularly booked out by regular guests or are only offered on site.

The easiest way to find a free holiday apartment or a holiday home on the Steinhuder Meer is on via the "Umkreissuche", which is offered in all search forms.

The season at Steinhuder Meer runs from April to October. Even out of season, most holiday apartments and holiday homes on the Steinhuder Meer are open and surprise with extremely cheap Prices for bargain hunters.

Book hotels on the Steinhuder Meer

Chic hotel offers for holidays on the Steinhuder Meer can be found on www.city-of-hotels.de for example under hotels in Wunstorf with current availability and daily prices. While most of the offered holiday homes on the Steinhuder Meer are only rented weekly during the season, you can also book in the hotels on a daily basis.

Campsites and motorhome pitches at Steinhuder Meer

Most campsites and camper pitches on the Steinhuder Meer are located in Mardorf (mobile pitch Steinhuder Meer on the Rote-Kreuz-Straße, campsite on the sea and fishing sticks on the shoreway, campsite) Bannsee am Bannseeweg, Camping Mardorf + Seelord am Uferweg and Camping Niemeyer am Pferdeweg, the next further campsite can be found in Rehburg-Loccum (campsite Erlengrund)

Holiday Tips at Steinhuder Meer

As a local recreational region and also as a holiday destination, the Steinhuder Meer offers a wealth of leisure activities.

Bathing at Steinhuder Meer

An artificial island, the Steinhuder Badeinsel, with its 35,000 square meters, is the focal point for bathing in the Steinhuder Meer. A beautiful sandy beach and flat sloping beaches make the bathing island Steinhude It is an ideal place for a family trip. There is plenty of parking available.
A large, white bathing beach, the "White Dune", can be found in Mardorf on the northern shore of the Steinhuder Meer. East of it is a facility for kite surfers, the Mardorfer Surfstrand. Not officially, but in Mardorf is also the dog beach of the Steinhuder Meer on the Erlenweg, which is suitable for bathing when holidaying with a dog.

Sailing at the Steinhuder Meer

More than 3000 sailing boats are located at various jetties on the north and south shores of the Steinhuder Meer. The lake is one of the most important inland sailing areas in Lower Saxony. port operators, water sports shops, Boat rental companies and sailing schools have adapted to the needs of sailors and holidaymakers on the Steinhuder Meer. Boats can be easily rented, for example, in Steinhude or Mardorf: For sailing boats, the Recreational boat licence or A-bill is required.

Fishing at the Steinhuder Meer

Fishing licenses for the Steinhuder Meer can be obtained if you can show a valid fishing license and the proof of the fisherman's examination. Good fishing opportunities not only offer the Steinhuder Meer itself but also the Steinhuder Meerbach, the Hagenburg Canal and the Hagenburg fishing ponds. It is best to fish by boat, most shore areas belong to the nature reserve and are not allowed to enter. The Hagenburger Kanal is considered a top fishing site for eels. From the promenade in Mardorf, for example, you can fish pikes.

Bicycle holiday at Steinhuder Meer

An approximately 32 kilometres long cycle path is the heart of the bicycle holiday on the Steinhuder Meer. In total, there are several hundred kilometers of signposted cycle paths for cyclists, including four Themed routes signposted with a cycling dinosaur.

Excursion tips at Steinhuder Meer

The Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is decisive for the whole lake. In particular, migratory birds are protected here. At the Steinhuder Meer the fish eagle is home again and breeds here. Ornithologists find lots of observation facilities for birds.

Steinhuder passenger shipping

On a total of four different ships, the passenger shipping service Steinhude offers round trips and destinations on the Steinhuder Meer. The moorings are located at the pier beach terraces (Mean Road 2) or at Investors Ratskellergelände (New Angle 1), both in Steinhude.

Excursion destinations around the Steinhuder Meer

One of the top excursion destinations on the Steinhuder Meer is also the butterfly farm and insect museum in Steinhude, the Dinosaur Park Münchehagen in Rehburg-Loccum or the island fortress Wilhelmstein.

Arriving at Steinhuder Meer

The Steinhuder Meer is accessed by bus lines of the Hannover metropolitan area. The nearest railway stations are Wunstorf, Poggenhagen and Neustadt am Rübenberge.

If you want to spend your holiday in a holiday apartment or a holiday home on the Steinhuder Meer, there are many great holiday opportunities.

Choose shore town by day planning

Compare the actual route to the desired beach, port or bike path. General criteria for sea access, boat use and safety shall apply to: Holiday home on the lake. Other German lakes can be crossed over the Great Lakes in Germany, which Lake Constance, which Biggesee and that Intermediate Sea Compare.

Vote for activities and accommodation

For sailing days, questions about Sailing holidays. Families should consider safe routes and weather independent options; Guidance is given on Family leave. Travel time and booking can be made with Travel times and Rent a holiday home check.

Frequent questions about the Steinhuder Meer

Which shore town fits?

This depends on whether bathing, harbour, cycle paths, tranquility or short distances are the focus.

Is every holiday home directly on the water?

No. Check the address, walkway and the actually usable access.

Can I bring my boat?

Slipways, berth, licensing and local rules must be confirmed separately.

Is the region suitable for families?

Yes, if accommodation, paths, bathing place and activities match the age of the children.

When is there much operation?

Holidays, weekends and events can burden traffic and parking.

How do I secure the booking?

Contract, Total Price and Payment Explained Safely rent a holiday home.