Discover Haßbergen: Chapel, Culture and Musical History
Accommodation in Haßbergen
In Haßbergen, the Old Chapel and Röver’s Sheepfold represent two different sides of the local cultural heritage. The chapel is one of Haßbergen’s oldest listed buildings and is also associated with a cultural programme. The village can thus be explored through its architectural history, music and events.
Old Chapel: History and Cultural Programme
After the Marienkirche was built, the Old Chapel was deconsecrated and handed over to the local heritage association in 1990 as a cultural centre. The cultural programme includes exhibitions, workshops, children’s events, cabaret, theatre, music events and ongoing classes. The specific events on offer may vary.
The chapel’s musical history is also connected with Die Kapellis. The six-member Irish-Scottish folk band regularly performed at the whisky tasting in the Old Chapel each March. After the cultural programme began in 1991, Die Kapellis provided music for Low German evenings and the annual family service. The band ended its performing career at the end of 2023.
The Irish evening “Singing Pub” was held once a year in June in and around the Old Chapel. Die Kapellis performed there as the headline band until 2008, shaping the evening with live music, including Irish folk and oldies. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the organiser’s current events calendar.
Another look at Haßbergen’s cultural heritage
The Old Chapel can be hired for weddings; contact the operator to make current arrangements. Röver’s Sheepfold offers another way to explore architectural history: it is one of the last old sheepfolds still standing. Its exterior can be viewed at any time. Together, a venue with a cultural programme and a historic sheepfold cater to different interests in Haßbergen’s heritage.
More experiences in the wider Nienburg destination
If you are planning a trip that takes you beyond Haßbergen, you can also include destinations in the wider Nienburg area. The Nienburg Museum traces the development of the Middle Weser region from the presence of the first humans to the present day across three historic buildings. The museum includes the Asparagus Museum, the Biedermeier Garden and a lapidarium; the Neoclassical villa offers deeper insights into the 19th century. The main building is the Fresenhof, a manor house dating from the 16th century. Nienburg’s old town also makes its own architectural statement: half-timbered façades, Weser Renaissance façades and brickwork shape the appearance of the historic town, which has a 1,000-year history.
The wider Nienburg destination also offers a range of very different themes for a day trip. Schinna Monastery, in the Schinna district of the municipality of Stolzenau, is a listed building of significance beyond the region; Loccum Monastery is a religious house built in 1163. For young children, Münchehagen Dinosaur Park offers hands-on activities, including the excavation of a 25-metre-long skeleton. More than 300 dinosaur footprints dating back around 140 million years can also be seen there. An active alternative is the 23.6-kilometre circular route on the Weser Cycle Path between Landesbergen and Stolzenau. Check the route conditions before setting off.
When choosing a holiday apartment, consider the mix of activities you want from your stay: would you like to focus on Haßbergen’s Old Chapel and its cultural programme, or include other cultural and outdoor destinations in the wider Nienburg area? This question can help you decide what to prioritise on your trip without treating the different destinations as one and the same.
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