Here you will find practical tips and further information for your stay.
Bassum is a city in the district of Diepholz, known for its numerous sights. With a total of 98 listed buildings, there is much to discover here. The oldest monastery in Lower Saxony, Stift
Bassum, was founded by Liutgart in 858 and is the only surviving canoness monastery in the EU. The Gothic brick church Stiftskirche
Bassum was built in the first half of the 13th century and impresses with its transept and semi-circular apse. Today, 10 canonesses still live in the monastery, but they no longer have to be noble and have no residency obligation. Another highlight is the Freudenburg, which used to be the seat of the office clerks and today is a European seminar and conference center of the VHS. The Jewish cemetery in
Bassum is one of eight well-preserved Jewish cemeteries in Lower Saxony and has 28 gravestones for Jewish deceased, including Josefine Baehr, who took her own life in 1938 after her husband was murdered in a concentration camp.
For animal lovers, a visit to Tierpark
Bassum is recommended. Here you can admire about 500 animals from 80 different species. The animal park was the first facility in Germany to be certified as an Ark Park and thus advocates for the preservation of endangered livestock breeds.
In addition to the sights,
Bassum regularly hosts city festivals, fairs and a street theater festival. Artworks in public spaces and natural monuments such as the 1000-year-old Stiftsgerichtseiche can also be found here.
For those looking for a cozy accommodation after an eventful day, Hotel
Zum Mühlenteich is recommended. The property welcomes guests with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant in
Bassum. The
hotel with free Wi-Fi is located about 30 km from Bremen City Hall and is therefore ideal for excursions in the surrounding area.
Overall,
Bassum offers a variety of sights and activities for every taste. Whether you are interested in culture or prefer to enjoy nature - everyone will find something here. And for those who want to relax after an eventful day, Hotel
Zum Mühlenteich offers a cozy accommodation.
*This text has been compiled and rewritten from various sources. Unfortunately, errors and mistakes cannot be completely ruled out. Please understand if there is an error or if a sight is a bit further away. For your travel planning, please also consider other sources. Of course, we will correct any errors immediately. Feel free to send us an email with your correction suggestions. We would be very grateful for that.