
Westliches Hollerland
A green retreat with a touch of history
Did you know?
Dutch settlers cultivated the region in the 12th century.
Guided Story
Imagine standing in a living painting from the 12th century. The air here is filled with history and the gentle whisper of the wind over the meadows. Look to your left, and you might spot the traces of the ancient irrigation ditches that Dutch settlers once carved into the land. These ditches were the lifeblood of the region, bringing fertile soil and thriving agriculture. As you walk on, listen to the soft rustle of leaves above you. Behind you, in the distance, the Lehesterdeich rises quietly, a testament to the times when this land was still being tamed. Nearby, across the Kuhgraben, you can imagine the vastness that once defined this green paradise. This landscape tells a story not just of hard work, but of the art of living in harmony with nature.
Location
Nearby

Universität Bremen (ZARM, Fallturm)

Kuhgraben

Lehesterdeich

ZeMKI

Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek

MARUM

Kuhgrabensee
