Osnabrück

Osnabrück is a city in Lower Saxony.

Osnabrück Halal Explorer

Osnabrück Süden - upright=1.3|Aerial view of Osnabrück with focus on St. Catherine's Church (Katharinenkirche)

Osnabrück is a typical mid-sized Lower Saxon city. It is home to around 165,000 people and surveys have proved them to be the most satisfied citizens in Germany. Osnabrück has seen its share of history and war. It was one of the two cities (together with Münster) where negotiations to end the Thirty Years War took place and the peace treaty (The "Westphalian peace" as it is often known) was signed. Later over two thirds of the city was then destroyed in World War II.

Travel to Osnabrück

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Osnabrück

Münster Osnabrück International Airport (IATA Flight Code: FMO) is the closest option. The majority of the flights are scheduled and public charters to holiday destinations arround the Mediterranean, as well as some domestic flights within Germany.

The shuttle bus X150 brings you to central Osnabrück in about 30 minutes for €9,50.

Many travelers choose to use other nearby airports for budget airlines and international connections. These include: Bremen for Ryanair, Dortmund#By plane|Dortmund for easyJet and Wizz Air, Düsseldorf and Cologne or Hannover for Eurowings]. Consider the cost of ground transportation from these airports as train tickets can cost upwards of €70 if not pre-booked.

By Rail

Osnabrück is well connected as it is a railway junction. Trains on the Amsterdam -Berlin route meet here with trains on the Hamburg -Cologne route. Deutsche Bahn operates most trains and connections for around Europe and Germany. The Dutch Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) sells discounted tickets to/from places like Amsterdam. Osnabrück is about 3 hours by express train from Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne.

Other railways operate many of the local services but are always included in the DB search engine and tickets.

NordWestBahn runs several local services.
WestfalenBahn runs services to Münster.

By car

Osnabrück is also an Highway junction:

A1 from Bremen to Cologne

A30 from Amsterdam and Hannover

A33 from Bielefeld

Travel on a Bus in Osnabrück

See also: Intercity buses in Germany

Intercity buses have exploded unto the scene since the market was deregulated in 2012/13 and now a few lines connect Osnabrück to domestic and international destinations. The main bus station ZOB Osnabrück is located next to the train station.

Ecolines carries passengers from Riga.
Touring Eurolines Germany has some bus routes, for instance twice weekly to London via Lille.
Flixbus is by far the biggest player in the German market

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Osnabrück

The Mittellandkanal has a tangent running directly into Osnabrück (from Kilometer 30,4). There are no public boat services.

How to get around in Osnabrück

The city is most easily navigated by city/regional bus. The Stadwerke Osnabrück operates standard daytime as well as NachtBus (night) service on Friday and Saturday.

Fare information is posted inside all bus shelters and most bus operators speak some English. Tickets are bought from the bus operator of from vending machines on the Neumarkt. Bus operators are obliged to give change if you over-pay in cash.

Many Osnabrückers choose to ride a bicycle as transportation since the compact size and good infrastructure make it easy to get around. While utilizing the red-colored cycling lanes in Osnabrück one should exert caution. These lanes are often narrow, at street level, and/or shared with the city buses and taxis. Dangerous conditions lead to at least one bicyclist death a year in Osnabrück. Please use your best judgement and walk your bike on the sidewalk if you feel uncomfortable. Additionally there are many places where bicycles (and all cars) are forbidden in the downtown. If you are riding on a street where there are no cars, be sure to double check that bicycles are not forbidden, because the police will stop you.

What to see in Osnabrück

Osnabrück, like most other larger cities in Germany, suffered extensive destruction during World War II, about two thirds of the historical downtown were in ruins. Most destroyed buildings were not reconstructed, so there is limited historical architecture to visit.

Osnabrück Castle (now University) and its gardens.

Rathaus OSNABRÜCK - City hall

Rathaus - The Osnabrücker Rathaus (city hall) played a key role in the end of the 30 years war. In celebration with the authorities in nearby Münster, a peace treaty was signed.

Heger Tor monument of Osnabrück soldiers who died at Waterloo and the neighbour old city are remnants of an earlier manifestation of Osnabrück.

Museums

Osnabrück has several museums and a Culture Card / City Card for museum lovers.

Felix Nussbaum Haus - A museum dedicated to the Osnabrück native, Felix Nussbaum, a Yahudi painter who was executed at Auschwitz during the World War 2.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Osnabrück

Marktplatz Osnabrueck - Osnabrück marketplace

Talk to the local residents.
Sit in a street cafe.

Study in Osnabrück

Among other (technical) schools Osnabück is home to a university. The university has several campuses dispersed throughout the city.

How to work legally in Osnabrück

R&R Ice Cream Eduard Pestel Straße - English Friendly.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Osnabrück

The favorite shopping area is the pedestrian zone Grosse Straße (Big Street) in the downtown starting at the Neumarkt.

Halal Restaurants in Osnabrück

Lagerhalle_illuminiert - Lagerhalle entrance

Osnabrück offers an array of Halal cuisine.

The best place to get a quick bite is at a Halal döner (Turkish) Kebab) stand or restaurant. There are several local operations offering this type of food throughout the city.

Mc Halal döner Johannisstraße 51 GPS 52.271828, 8.0496432 ☎ +49 541 3502968

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Osnabrück

Osnabrück - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Osnabrück, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Osnabrück. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Osnabrück and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Osnabrück. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Osnabrück. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inOsnabrück: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Osnabrück.

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Osnabrück, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Osnabrück, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Osnabrück, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Osnabrück without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Osnabrück is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Osnabrück.

About eHalal Travel Group:

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For Halal business inquiries in Osnabrück, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Penthouse-Backpackers - Free WiFi, small breakfast, rooftop terrace, laundry, private secluded sauna.

Hotel Advena Hohenzollern - Westermann

Steigenberger Hotel Remarque | ☎ +49 541 60960

Telecommunications in Osnabrück

Stay Safe

Osnabrück is very safe. There are break-ins and sometimes drunks getting lagered up, as well as rowdy, trouble making kids. Overall there are still very few violent crimes.

Still and the Neumarkt and the Rosenplatz should be avoided at night.

Cope

In some parts of Osnabrück, local residents resent the British military bases in town and are reluctant to speak English unless you have made an attempt in (German). In others, people may automatically recognise that you aren't German and may thus begin a conversation in English. Since British left Osnabrück in 2008 this may be diminishing.

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