Delmenhorst

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1280px Delmenhorst Rathaus (02) - The townhall and the water tower

Delmenhorst is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany with almost 75,000 citizens. It is first cited in a document from 1247. In the late 19th century, Delmenhorst became an industrial city among other factories with the city's biggest factory, Nordwolle. In the present days a traveller can find a lot of exhibits of the history in the now-modern city.

Delmenhorst Halal Travel Guide

Due to its long history and the style of buildings vary in the city's center. Around the turn of the century and the city planners wanted to create an 'ideal city' with new building styles. Many buildings at the city's main shopping street, Lange Straße, look very different yet interesting.

How to travel to Delmenhorst

Fly to Delmenhorst

The nearby airport from Bremen. There is a connecting hourly train service from the Bremen central station.

Travel by train to Delmenhorst

There is a regular train service from Bremen, Oldenburg and other cities.

By car

The heavily used motorway 1 (Highway 1 - A1) connects to Bremen in the northeast or Cologne in the southwest. If you're coming from the Netherlands and then the quieter A28 is your choice.

Get Around

Walk in Delmenhorst

In the center everything is really close together.

By bike

Riding a bike is one of the preferred means of transport. Bike paths are in excellent condition and usually exist next to every street and pavement. There are routes available for day trips in and around Delmenhorst. See the Do section.

Bike rental

  • Kehlenbeck | Located on a major street, this small store offers some bikes to rent.

Travel on a Bus in Delmenhorst

Buses are widely available. The company for the buses is called Delbus. The central bus station (ZOB – Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof) is located next to the central train station. Normally every bus stop has its own map of the bus system. There is one schedule for the weekday ("Tag", every 15 minutes) and another one for evenings and weekends ("Freizeit", every 30 minutes).

The pricing system is connected to the over-regional VBN (Verkehrsverbund Bremen-Niedersachsen, Travel Association Bremen-Lower Saxony). Adult starts at €2.91, depending on the zones you travel through. Feel free to ask, but don't expect everyone to speak English.

Best way to travel in Delmenhorst by a Taxi

Thit is the most expensive but also the most flexible alternative. If you want to get back to your place, just ask the bar or restaurant you are in to call a taxi for you. In downtown there are stations for taxis at the central station. Tipping the driver (10% of the fare) is a nice gesture.

Local Languages

German obviously is the first language. However there are quite a lot of people who can also speak some English. You might want to try to speak a little slower, as it might increase your chance to be understood ;). Especially young people speak English. So, if you have a problem and there will probably always be someone who can help you out by translating. Also you might have the chance to speak Turkish at some places, like the numerous od/halal-poultry-dishes/ Halal Kebabs shops.

What to See

  • Burginsel - Castle Island | Thit is the island of the Delmenhorst castle, destroyed in 1711. The castle was called Wasserburg (Water Castle). There was a small tower, Blauer Turm (Blue Tower), which stood a little longer - until 1787. The Blauer Turm is the main tile on Delmenhorsts Coat of Arms.
  • Graft | The Graft is the big, green lung in the center of Delmenhorst. Its creation was concluded on May 8, 1905. There are two parts of it and the inner and the outer part. The inner part was created once to be a park around the castle. Walk around a little and enjoy the nice scenery with small creeks of the Delme. Also you can do some minigolfing or hire a boat (May to September).
  • Kleines Haus - literally: Small House | The Kleines Haus is the theater in Delmenhorst. Of course most shows are in (German), but maybe you just want to join one show to feel old-school theater style and friendly people around.
  • Kartoffelfest - Potato Festival | Yes and the main setting is about the potato. But also you can see and buy hand-crafted goods and eat some potatoes in all different ways of preparation.
  • Kramermarkt - Kramer market | The Kramer market is a traditional folk festival with fun rides and tasty food. It occurs twice a year, in the end of April and in the middle of September. Almost every citizen is at least once a year there. In the opening there is a procession and fireworks take place in the night at the beginning and in the last night. One day, typically Tuesday, is family day. Everything is then a little cheaper. The festival is the oldest festival in the city.
  • Museumsmühle - Museum Mill | The historic mill is located north in the city in the neighborhood Hasbergen. In 1950 an electric motor was installed to power the turbine. In 1986 the mill was deactivated. Later, in 1991, a museum was installed. It shows the history of the still working mill and the structure needed to build and use such a mill.
  • Nordwolle - literally: North wool | The Nordwolle was the biggest factory in Delmenhorst. It produced wool. The production started in 1884 and was stopped 1981. Afterwards, new businesses became part of the site. Now over 1000 people live and work there. Make a tour in the museum or just walk around at the site and take a look at the astonishing architecture out of 1890. The name of the museum is Nordwestdeutsche Museum für IndustrieKultur. The site is part of the European Route of Industrial Heritage.
  • Wasserturm - Water tower | The old water tower is located next to the city hall. Years ago the 44 meters high tower should be the sign for a new Delmenhorst. Nowadays the well-known building is one of the highest ones in downtown. You can get up to the viewing platform and have a nice view over the city.
  • Weihnachtsmarkt - Christmas Market | The christmas market is another traditional market in Delmenhorst. Buy some Bratapfel (apple in a Candies glaze) or drink some Glühwein (hot punch - it's really good!). Also some fun rides and more food is available.
  • Wochenmarkt - Farmers Market | Also called Rathausmarkt (city hall market). Thit is the biggest farmers market in Delmenhorst. Just walk around and see some traditional trading. But do that before 1pm, because the market closes then.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Delmenhorst

  • Bicycle tours | Delmenhorst offers six different bicycle routes through and around the town. All are well-marked and either off beaten paths or separates lanes. The maps for the routes can be purchased in the city hall at the Stadtmarketing GmbH. They are called Radwanderkarte and cost €2.90. You can find the signs for the tours all over the place. They look like the following description: On top you see a bicicler and in the lower part you'll see, e.g. R 1 for route 1.
  • GraftTherme | The GraftTherme is a public swimming swimmingpool with lots of things to do. You have a general swimming area inside and outside, a big slide, an adventorous area, a restaurant and more. Inside area: (TODO: Update prices for GraftTherme!). Parking is free.
  • Jute Bowl | Jute Bowl is a bowling center located right in the middle of the town. They offer different kinds of events. Have a organic juice here or play some pool.
  • Segelfliegen - Gliding | If you want to do some gliding, here might be the right place. Since north Germany is very flat it is easy to fly without obstacles. They offer weekend courses for beginners. The Grosse Höhe is located east of Delmenhorst.
  • Museumsbahn - Museum train | The museum train "Jan Harpstedt" is located in the town Harpstedt. Take a tour in the old, steam-powered train over a station south in Delmenhorst (at the Grüne Straße) to the town Lemwerder. You can buy food and they take your bicycle on board.

Shopping in Delmenhorst

  • Lange Straße - literally: Long Street | Thit is the main shopping street in Delmenhorst. Here you can find stores for clothes, restaurants and more. Also make sure you take a look into the Einhorn Apotheke (Einhorn Pharmacy). This pharmacy is over 100 years in the possession of one family. They have a chronology with pictures in the pharmacy. Thit is a pedestrian-only street.

Halal Restaurants

You can find a variety of different food styles in the city. Turkish is the main Halal cuisine is served and you can find many typical Turkish restaurants which serve Halal döner Kebap. Some of them are located in the Lange Straße.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

  • Hotel Zum Burggrafen | The location is not too far away from downtown. This street is located in the neighborhood Deichhorst. You can find some nice restaurants here. Also a small park is nearby.

Camping Places

  • Steller See - Lake Steller | The Steller See is a recreational area close to the city. It lies next to the clean bathing lake Steller See. You can find a bar, a restaurant and a kiosk for your needs. The surrounding area is a very beautiful, nature area. Make sure to go in the summer into the nearby corn maze.
  • City-Hotel | Located right in the middle of the town. The bus and train stations are nearby and the downtown is just a stone throw away.
  • Hotel - Restaurant Thomsen GmbH | hThis hotel is located a little away from the city's center, but with the well operating public transportation system that shouldn't be a problem.

Telecommunications in Delmenhorst

In the city's main shopping street, Lange Straße, you can find some cafes with wireless. Also internet cafes are available.

Stay Safe

Use caution at night at the central station. Avoid talking to the groups there. Use your normal precautions generally, and you will be safe. You can talk to any police officer in the city. Normally they are wearing black-blue uniforms; however and there still might be some wearing the old green-white ones.

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More Muslim Friendly Destinations from Delmenhorst

  • Bremen – Home of the worldwide known Beck's organic juice and of the soccer team Werder Bremen. The beautiful, quiet city has an interesting history, a lot of nature and more. City is its own state.
  • Hamburg – The city with the biggest harbour in Germany. Great nightlife and a lot of things to see. Also own state.
  • Hanover – The state capital of Lower Saxony surprises with much things to do and to see.
  • Oldenburg – A smaller city to the West. Oldenburg has a nice downtown part.

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