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The art collection in LüneburgThe "Henning J. Claassen Art Collection" opened its doors on 1 September 2022, in the heart of Lüneburg. It comprises over 500 works of contemporary art. The focus of the collection is its breadth and international diversity of contemporary paintings, graphics and sculptures, which have been collected over the years by Lüneburg's entrepreneur and honorary citizen Henning J. Claassen.

Since the end of 2007 Lüneburg has officially been able to call itself a Hanseatic town once more. After an exhaustive investigation process, it was confirmed that Lüneburg had more than earned the designation.

Thereis something going on in Lüneburg, because Lüneburg has the largest density ofpubs in Europe after Madrid - everything from the rustic pub to the chic bar tothe great restaurant.

Heather honey, aparticular regional speciality, is a popular souvenir and highly regarded byconnoisseurs throughout the country.Millions of busybees buzz across the heath during the heather bloom collecting the nectar forthe famous heather honey. Beehives can be seen at many locations on LueneburgHeath.In Germany, theaverage consumption of honey per person is 1.4 kg per year. And those who wantsomething special to spread on their Sunday morning toast choose honey from theheath.Traditional Chinese medicine counts honey as a remedy.Heather honey is supposedly very beneficial to arthritis sufferers. Honey hasan anti-inflammatory effect. It tastes delicious and is healthy, too.Read here all you need to know aboutheather honey:

Flying over the marsh, moor and heathland at full gallop, trotting over mossy soft soils, and riding through picturesque river meadows - this is what a ride across Lüneburg Heath can be like. A region that is perfect for riding holidays. Here you can ride not only on signposted riding trails, but in many places even cross country through forest and meadow.

Heide Park Resort Soltau, Serengeti Park Hodenhagen, Weltvogelpark Walsrode, Wildpark Lueneburger Heide - who doesn't know these fantastic leisure parks located on Lueneburg Heath? But there are more.

Did you think you knew everything about Lüneburg Heath? All the heathland,all the romantic towns? Then pay attention! We have put together for you thecurious sights of Lüneburg Heath.