Nottuln: Historic Centre, Culture and the Baumberge Hills

Nottuln lies in the gentle hilly landscape of the Baumberge. In the historic centre, you’ll encounter architectural history, Low German culture and traditional markets; the observation tower, cycle path and outdoor pool offer a different perspective. You can tailor your stay to suit whether you prefer to stroll through town, spend time outdoors or plan activities together.

Historic Centre, Church and Low German Culture

Around St Martin’s Church, sandstone, brick and half-timbered façades shape the appearance of the historic centre. Its present-day layout dates back to the reconstruction after the devastating fire of 1748: Johann Conrad Schlaun rebuilt the town centre. The façades bring together different materials and building styles, which you can discover on a walk through the streets.

The Low German Trail offers a dedicated route through Nottuln: the circular walk is 4.7 kilometres long and includes twelve stops with Low German texts. It starts at Stiftsplatz in the historic centre. If you’re interested in the church, you can plan a guided tour, which includes climbing up to the church bells and a demonstration of the traditional bell-ringing style known as Beiern.

The history of the local markets also stretches back a long way. The Martinimarkt was first mentioned in an official document in 1622. The three-day market in the historic centre combines a modern funfair with a general market and an arts and crafts village. This brings different market and festival areas together: rides, goods and crafts are all part of what’s on offer.

Hilly Landscape, Views and Cycling

The gentle hilly landscape of the Baumberge provides the setting for stays focused on views and activity. The Longinusturm is 32 metres high, and its visitor platform is 24 metres above ground. From there, the view extends beyond the Westphalian Bay. The tower has been listed since 1991 and is entered on the municipality of Nottuln’s list of historic monuments under the designation A101.

For a longer cycling excursion, the SteverLandRoute is a good option to consider when planning your day. The family cycle route runs from the source of the Stever in the town of Nottuln to its confluence with the Lippe near Haltern am See. Children can explore the route with their own cycling map, collect coins and solve puzzles. At the interactive stations, you can discover and try things out together; picnicking is also предусмотрed there.

Another option for activities together is the Nottuln wave outdoor pool. The pool complex includes two beach volleyball courts, as well as a toddler pool, a mud play area and a playground with a climbing tower. These different facilities can help you choose activities for your stay.

Festivals and Holiday Interests

The three-day wine festival at Stiftsplatz pairs wines from German wine-growing regions and food with a varied music programme. It ranges from brass band music and big band sounds to jazz and pop. Along with the Martinimarkt, the festival offers a different side of local life from the quieter impressions of a stroll or a view from the Longinusturm.

If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Nottuln, you can start by considering what you’d like your stay to focus on: local history and Low German texts, the hilly landscape and its views, cycling, or activities together at the outdoor pool. These interests can help guide your holiday planning without requiring you to choose just one kind of day trip.

Other places at this level: Rosendahl, Dülmen, Havixbeck, Senden, Ascheberg, Nordkirchen, Coesfeld, Lüdinghausen.

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