Soltau

Town ·🇩🇪 Germany

Population 22,040

Area 203 km²

Time zone Europe/Berlin

Official website www.soltau.de

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Soltau Essentials

Soltau, located in the heart of the Lüneburg Heath, features a collection of historical and cultural landmarks. This list includes the town’s oldest Lutheran church and the 19th-century English-style Breidings Garten. Visitors can explore specialized museums dedicated to toys, felt production, and the local history of salt harvesting. Architectural highlights include former water mills like the Ratsmühle and the Waldmühle, which now houses the city library, providing insight into Soltau's industrial heritage.

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Museums in Soltau

Soltau’s museum scene highlights the town's industrial and cultural heritage. The Spielmuseum houses one of Germany's most significant collections of historical toys spanning four centuries, while the felto - Filzwelt Soltau provides interactive exhibits on the production and versatility of wool felt in a restored warehouse. The Salzmuseum details the town's origins in salt production and brine extraction. Additionally, the Bleiläuse museum preserves traditional letterpress printing techniques and lead type technology.

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Map of Soltau

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112 Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: German
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +49

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