Activities on site & excursions

If you fancy fresh food from the region, you should stop by the weekly market in Bodenwerder’s pedestrian zone on Fridays. This is where the usual traders for fruit, vegetables, sausage, meat, fish, cheese and other products meet in the morning. Get inspiration and delicacies for your camping kitchen – from breakfast to dinner.

Our special deal: As a holidaymaker at the Rühler Schweiz campsite, you will receive exclusive discounts and special conditions at the Einbecker Brauhaus. More information will follow shortly.

The Ith Sole Therme in Salzhemmendorf is an owner-managed wellness and health oasis with nine outdoor and indoor pools (7 of them with an immune-boosting sulphur brine containing fluoride), a sauna area with four saunas, a steam bath and an inhalation room. The sun shines here every day: either on the large sunbathing lawns in the sauna garden and spa area or in the solarium. You can also work out in the hotel’s own fitness studio or be pampered to your heart’s content in the extensive spa and wellness area. External visitors can also enjoy delicious, regional food and drinks in the thermal spa restaurant. You can find more information here.

Our special deal: As a holidaymaker from the Rühler Schweiz campsite, you will receive an exclusive 2-for-1 voucher (valid from 01.05.2025). Enjoy the pampering program of the Sole Therme Ith for a day for two, but only pay 1x admission. We wish you a relaxing time!

Smell. Taste. Rediscover. SENSORIA shows the fascinating world of scents and flavors. The only interactive exhibition house in Europe on the subject of smelling and tasting in the city of scents and flavors: Holzminden. The facility is open from April to October, you can find more information about the offers and prices here.

Our special deal: As a holidaymaker from the Rühler Schweiz campsite, you will receive exclusive discounts and special conditions at SENSORIA. More information will follow shortly.

The KulturMühle Buchhagen, a former grinding mill dating back to 1867, is located 3 km from the Münchhausen town of Bodenwerder, in an idyllic setting between hills, very close to the Weser cycle path, the Loccum-Volkenroda pilgrimage route and in the immediate vicinity of an Orthodox monastery. Together with the former manor house, the “Long House” (former workers’ apartments), a barn and a stable, the mill is a listed building.

The KulturMühle Buchhagen monument is no longer a dusty, dilapidated, forgotten ruin: quite the opposite! In summer 2008, after six years of restoration work, the listed building was opened as KulturMühle Buchhagen (cultural center and open house). Since then, cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, courses and workshops have been held here regularly. The MühlenCafé serves home-baked cakes and hot drinks every Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm. The KulturMühle Buchhagen is run by the association Kaleidoskop e.V., which aims to enrich the Weserbergland region with a diverse cultural program.

A current program overview can be found on the KulturMühle website.

If you are looking for a fairytale destination, you should definitely take a look at the town of Coppenbrügge away from the Weser. In the south of Lower Saxony, nestled between the Nesselberg and Schecken mountain ranges, this small town “Naturally on the Ith” can look back on a thousand years of history that has been quite eventful at times. While exploring the medieval streets and buildings, you can wander through the historic castle complex with its museum and “Art in the Castle Park”. Other highlights include the view from the Anna Tower, a hike to the Adam and Eve Rocks, a walk along the Dörper Bergmannspfad or a visit to the Marienau monastery garden.

This hiking treasure of the wild homeland can be discovered directly from our campsite: Stamp tour number 6 is the hiking trail “Auf den Weinberg zu Herzog Wilhelm” with a view over the Weser circuit from Rühle. It is amoderately difficult hike with mostly easy paths, which takes about 2.5 hours and is about 9 km long. A good basic level of fitness and surefootedness are required.

History: In gratitude for the liberation from the “Fronzins”, a monument was erected by the inhabitants of Rühl on the vineyard in honor and memory of the last reigning Duke Wilhelm zu Braunschweig und Lüneburg between 1908 and 1909, where stamp station 6 is located. Situated high up on the hill, it not only offers exciting insights into history, but also a fantastic view of the surrounding area. Ideal for a short break to enjoy the view of the Weser!

In the middle of the Weserbergland, in the Solling-Vogler Nature Park, lies a true Eldorado for mountain bikers. On a 760-kilometre network of trails, cross-country specialists can look forward to 16 different circular tours, each varying in length, altitude and difficulty. All circuits are signposted according to ADFC standards so that you can concentrate fully on biking in the great outdoors. From our campsite, you can set off on your adventure straight into the forest or up the mountain. Have fun!

Harmony with nature is important to us. The DMB’s “Fair Rules on Trails” are a prerequisite for good coexistence in nature:

1. Only ride on paths.
2. Leave no traces.
3. Keep your mountain bike under control.
4. Respect other nature users.
5. Plan ahead.

The Easter wheel town of Lügde in the south-east of Lippe lies in the middle of the legendary Teutoburg Forest and is known for its historic town center with its beautifully restored farmhouses, the medieval ramparts and the two preserved fortified towers. The Emmerauenpark, an extensive park landscape that invites you to relax, is another of the many sights just waiting to be discovered by you.

Why is it the town of Easter bikes? The traditional Easter wheel race is omnipresent in the tranquil little town on the banks of the Emmer. As soon as the burning oak wheels roll into the valley on the evening of Easter Sunday, this unique tradition attracts numerous visitors from near and far.

If you are looking for a charming and historic town in Germany, Alfeld might be the perfect destination for you. Alfeld is a town in Lower Saxony that dates back to the 13th century and has a rich cultural heritage. You can admire the medieval architecture of the town hall, St. Nicolai Church and the half-timbered houses as you stroll through the picturesque alleyways. Or you can visit the Fagus factory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases the innovative design of Walter Gropius’ industrial buildings. Alfeld is also an ideal starting point for exploring the beautiful Leine Valley, where you can hike, cycle and enjoy nature.

Fancy fun, adventure and lots of adrenaline? The summer toboggan run in Bodenwerder is the perfect pastime for the whole family and has a number of attractions in store for you. The new Adventure Golf, for example, with the friendly support of Baron Münchhausen, provides a fairytale gaming experience. The course is open from April to October and you can find more information about the offers and prices here.

Our special deal: As a holidaymaker at the Rühler Schweiz campsite, you will receive exclusive discounts and special conditions on the summer toboggan run. More information will follow shortly.

The most beautiful panoramic view in northern Germany: the Köterberg is 500 m above sea level, making it the “Brocken” in the Weserbergland. A wonderful excursion destination for nature lovers, outdoor freaks, hikers and walkers. The Restaurant-Café Köterberg offers plenty of treats in liquid and solid form from Tuesdays to Sundays (including public holidays). Can you hear it already? The mountain is calling ☺

The 1,200-year-old former Benedictine monastery of Corvey has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. It is home to the oldest and only almost completely preserved Carolingian westwork in the world, as well as unique archaeological relics from the Carolingian period. Corvey is therefore of exceptional universal value.

The monastery garden was restored for the 2023 State Garden Show, and its flora and splendor of flowers will remain an absolute highlight for visitors of all ages even after the show.

Located between Hameln and Bad Pyrmont, Hämelschenburg Castle is a jewel of North German Renaissance architecture from the 16th/17th century of fairytale beauty and still fully preserved with its church, farm buildings, park and inventory. Guided tours take place from April to October. The unique architectural and artistic history is explained and the eventful history of a Lower Saxon noble family is authentically presented. The manor belonging to the castle has been owned by the von Klencke family since 1437 and is managed according to the principle of sustainability. A veritable journey through time for all damsels and knights …

If you google Bad Pyrmont, you will come across the words “nature & active”, “culture & tradition” and “healthy & happy” when searching for tourism information, which best describe this well-known, popular and traditional state and spa town with its many spa facilities. The town welcomes visitors not only with its impressive 18th century baroque palace, but also with a beautiful, spacious spa park, whose palm garden is the largest outdoor palm garden north of the Alps. History and culture, tradition and modernity, shopping and exclusive cuisine as well as a high-quality program of events make Bad Pyrmont an attractive destination all year round.

Rühler Schweiz, the namesake of our idyllic campsite, is located in the middle of the Solling-Vogler Nature Park, which has been able to call itself a “Quality Region Hikable Germany” since 2022 and is therefore one of the best hiking regions in Germany. In the beautiful landscape of the Weserbergland, explorers, adventurers and those looking for relaxation will get their money’s worth here: pristine, wild, cozy, rugged and gentle, untouched nature shows itself in all its special facets.

What awaits you as a hiking fan:

• Natural paths between flowering meadows, wide fields, rugged rock faces and primeval forests
• a well-maintained hiking infrastructure with perfectly signposted and marked hiking trails
• “Wild” and “local” quality tours as highlight circular routes that perfectly show you the diversity and beauty of the region
• a comprehensive hiking tourism offer
• Pure hiking enjoyment for every level: from an extended walk to a day trip to a varied hiking vacation

Relax, discover & collect

Mountains the “hiking treasures in the wild homeland”: In the Solling-Vogler Nature Park, there are 50 stamp stations along the network of hiking trails, which playfully awaken the collector and explorer in every nature lover. You have the opportunity to collect 2 hiking stamps in the immediate vicinity of the campsite. And from as few as ten stamps you can achieve various badges, such as “Curious Lamb”, “Mystical Exmoor Pony” or “Wild Stag”. You can find a map with the exact stamp locations in the region here. You can obtain the stamp booklets either from one of the stamp service points located throughout the region or from the Solling-Vogler Region online store. We hope you enjoy discovering treasures and collecting stamps!

“Always follow your nose” is the motto of the excursion to Holzminden, where visitors can expect a special sensory experience: As the home of one of Germany’s largest fragrance and flavor companies, Holzminden is known as the city of scents and aromas. Spread across the entire city, 17 scent steles provide all the information you need. The historic town on the Weser offers a wide range of interesting “scented” excursion destinations, from the special scented garden for all generations to linger or stroll through to the popular scented city tours for young and old and the SENSORIA fragrance and aroma world, which will open in fall 2024 as a unique exhibition house in Europe. As part of the historic Weser Uplands, Holzminden also has a lot to offer in terms of history: Numerous historical buildings, including the Tillyhaus, the Severinsche Haus, the Rabe fountain and the bell and figurine play are reminders of the past of the former farming town.

This route as a hiking treasure of the wild homeland leads over an approx. 18 km long loop from Breitenkamp to the Bodoturm on the Bodohöhe (stamp station 7) and rewards the hiker with a breathtaking view of the Ith. The inclined nature lover will be out and about for 5 1/2 hours, but will also experience one of the hiking highlights in the Solling-Vogler Nature Park.

A hike to the 20-metre-high Bodoturm tower on the Zimmertalskopf is definitely worthwhile. Built in 1978, the tower has a unique steel skeleton construction and is one of the newer towers on the Voglerkamm. However, you should be free from giddiness to climb the tower, as its special design means you can always see down through the bars. The tower was named after Knight Bodo, the overlord of the town of Bodenwerder in the 12th/13th century. Today it offers wonderful views of the Ith, the small village of Heinrichshagen, the Weser and Bodenwerder.

• Difficult hike
• Very good physical condition and surefootedness required
• Predominantly well accessible paths

Everyone knows the famous legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Follow in the footsteps of this darkest journeyman on the German Fairytale Route through the well-preserved old town with its beautiful half-timbered buildings and impressive Weser Renaissance buildings. A visit to the Pied Piper House (museum), built in 1602, will tell you all about the famous legend, which is based on events from the 13th century. Also worth seeing are the Wedding House – a magnificent building dating back to 1610, which is now used for cultural events – and the market church of St. Nicolai. However, Hamelin not only has a lot to offer in terms of history, but also culinary delights, culture and experiences: Enjoy a cup of coffee in the Café am Bürgergarten, try the “Rattenbrot” at the Henk bakery, be enchanted by the musical “Rats” or at the Pied Piper open-air plays, explore Hameln from the Weser on a river cruise or follow the mysterious underground passages of the old town in the Felsenkeller labyrinth. Anyone who visits Hameln will fall under the enchanting charm of this versatile town in no time at all.

Our solar-heated pool is open throughout the summer season and invites young and old to splash around, swim and refresh. Swim a few lengths, simply dive in and let yourself drift away after strenuous and impressive hiking and cycling tours or day trips. The outdoor pool at our Rühler Schweiz campsite offers all our guests the perfect cool dip in between.

Do you also enjoy being on and in the water? Located directly on the Weser, our campsite is the perfect starting point for wonderfully wet water sports activities such as canoeing, boating or stand-up paddling: sometimes more and sometimes less wet, sometimes faster and sometimes slower depending on your preferred pace.

Our grass volleyball court invites you to play exciting games in large or small groups. You can also let off steam playing soccer on the adjacent playing field or shoot a few hoops on the basketball court.

On our Campingwiese Nord, directly on the Weser, you can fish at prepared fishing piers. You can obtain the required fishing license quickly and easily from us at reception. For more information about fishing on the Weser, please click here.

The Münchhausen town. Old town with half-timbered houses, Münchhausen Museum, cafés, restaurants, etc. Also easy to reach by steamer from Rühle.

You should have seen the following sights:

• The Münchhausen Monument
• The Chapel of St. Getrudis (now the Corvinus Gallery)
• The bastion