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Westliches Hollerland

Nature's history preserved in Bremen's heart.

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The Westliches Hollerland in Bremen's Horn-Lehe district is a nature reserve offering a glimpse into a cultural landscape cultivated by Dutch settlers in the 12th century. Today, only fragments of this historic landscape remain, surrounded by modern suburbs.

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The Hollerland was cultivated as early as the 12th century.

Guided Story

You're standing in the Westliches Hollerland, one of the few remaining fragments of a cultural landscape first cultivated by Dutch settlers in the 12th century. This area in the Horn-Lehe district offers a unique glimpse into the past amidst modern suburban developments. Look around, and you can see how these historical landscapes blend seamlessly with their contemporary surroundings. It's intriguing to imagine how this place might have looked when it was first transformed by the settlers. Take a moment to appreciate the contrast between history and the present.