Top Attractions

The heart of Nienburg/Weser is its historic old town with half-timbered facades, Renaissance-style facades, and brickwork. Among the most striking buildings is the town hall, dating from the Weser Renaissance period. Also worth seeing is St. Martin’s Parish Church, a three-nave hall church in the North German Brick Gothic style. Its 72-meter-high tower dominates the town’s skyline. The Stock Tower, a remnant of the former moated castle of the Counts of Hoya, serves as a reminder of Nienburg’s medieval history.

A unique way to explore the Old Town is the Nienburg Bear Trail. Around 500 white bear paw prints guide visitors through the historic center to numerous sights. Other worthwhile destinations include the Nienburg Museum, the Lower Saxony Asparagus Museum, and the Lower Saxony Police Museum. Located directly on the Weser River, Nienburg is also an attractive stop along the Weser Cycle Route.

Culture & Events

As the cultural center of the Middle Weser region, Nienburg offers a diverse program of events. The Theater auf dem Hornwerk, the Nienburger Kulturwerk, museums, galleries, and themed city tours provide cultural experiences all year round. Among the regular highlights on the event calendar are the Nienburg Old Town Festival and traditional city festivals. Another special gathering place is the weekly market on Lange Straße, which takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays and was named the most beautiful weekly market in Europe in 2008 by the “Lebendige Stadt” Foundation.

Cuisine

Culinary-wise, Nienburg is particularly known for its asparagus. During the season, this regional “white gold” dominates menus, farm stands, and the weekly market. The market also offers fruit, vegetables, cheese, sausages, and other regional products. A sweet specialty of Nienburg is the “Bärentatzen” (bear paws): This historic sponge cake has been part of the town’s history since the late 18th century; today, local bakeries offer their own variations. Cafés and restaurants in the Old Town invite visitors to discover regional cuisine and Lower Saxon hospitality.