Verden an der Aller

Verden an der Aller, also called Verden (Aller) or simply Verden, is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, on the river Aller. It is the administrative centre of the district of Verden. Verden is famous for the massacre of Saxons in 782, committed on the orders of Charlemagne (the Massacre of Verden), for its cathedral, and for its horse breeding. For many years, it was also the headquarters of the British 1st Armoured Division.

• A7 Take exit 48-Dreieck Walsrode to merge onto A27 toward Bremen/Walsrode. Take exit 26-Verden-Ost toward Verden/Kirchlinteln. Turn right onto Osterkrug/L171 (signs for Verden).
• A27 Take exit 53-Bremer Kreuz on the left to merge onto A27 toward Hanover/Achim. Take exit 25-Verden-Nord for B215 toward Verden/Nienburg/Rotenburg. Turn right onto Hamburger Str./B215 (signs for Nienburg/Verden). Turn left onto Johanniswall/L171.

• Taxi There are a number of different taxi firms that will be quite happy to take you to your destination.
• Walk If you are feeling energetic, why not walk around the town.
• There is a regular bus service around the town if you don't wish to walk.

• Verden Cathedral

  phone: +49 4231 9390
  address: Lugenstein 10-12
  The Cathedral at Verden is an interesting building of a mis-matched style. Although a Gothic hall church in nature, it incorporates the tower and cloister of the original Romanesque church on the site. Although not of the scale of other German cathedrals, this is still noteworthy as one of the earliest Gothic hall-style churches around.

• German Horse Museum

  phone: +49 4231 807140
  address: Am Holzmarkt 9
  You can see the world through a horse's eyes using special mirror glasses. A further highlight is the library, with more than 15,000 books describing the history of the horse.

• Magic Park

  phone: +49 4231 661110
  address: Heideweg 3-7
  The Magic Park is a theme park for smaller children to enjoy. There is a petting zoo in the middle of the park for the children to interact with the animals.

• Boat Trip on 'Ms Stadt Verden'

  phone: +49 5021 919316
  Discover Verden from the water on the 'MS Stadt Verden'. You can experience the town and the surrounding areas from a different perspective.

• Dodenhof

  address: Posthausen 1, 28869 Posthausen
  Enjoy a great day of shopping in the largest shopping centre in the North! This amazing shopping centre has many different departments including clothing, sports, art hourse, furniture, gourmet food store and electronics. There are 5000 parking free parking spaces.

• Indiana

  phone: +49 4231 939822
  address: Bremer Straße 20
  Serves a variety of different meat dishes as well as a few international options.

• Niedersachsenhof

  phone: +49 4231 6660
  address: Lindhooper Straße 97
  Very good restaurant that serves Lower Saxon and international cuisine. Ideal for that special occasion.

• Portofino Verden

  phone: +49 4231 982988
  address: Große Str. 126
  Bistro with a Mediterranean flair, serving pizza and pasta dishes from Italy.

• La Piazza Verden

  phone: +49 4231 9013061
  address: Große Str. 46
  The unique square in the heart of Verden, which combines a café, bar and bistro.

• Mais 12

  phone: +49 4231 970633
  address: Große Fischerstraße 35
  Variety of different drinks available, from cocktails, wine and beer.

• Bodega

  phone: +49 4231 6774121
  address: Ostertorstraße 7
  A wide variety of alcoholic cocktails, mojitos, daiquiris and margaritas, non alcoholic cocktails are available. There is the opportunity of ordering food from the extensive menu, from Mexican, Italian and tapas, there is something for everyone.

• Thöles Stadt-gut-Hotel garni

  phone: +49 4231 800080
  address: Reeperbahn 1
  This hotel was newly built in 2011 and is located in the centre of Verden next to the main pedestrian street. There is free car parking at the hotel.

• Akzent Hotel Höltje

  phone: +49 4231 8920
  address: Obere Straße 13-17
  This is a family run hotel that is situated in the centre of Verden. There is the opportunity to use the indoor pool and sauna to unwind at the end of the day. There is an onsite bar and restaurant that has a wide range of drinks and fine cigars.

• Niedersachsenhof

  phone: +49 4231 6660
  address: Lindhooper Straße 97
  Comfortable 85 room hotel with good restaurant (see above).

Within Germany you may dial the national prefix 0 instead of country code 49.

• Zohrab Hamo Internetcafe

  phone: +49 4231 671740
  address: Stifthofstraße 5

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