Regional highlights
Emsland: an up-and-coming region with lots of unspoilt countryside
Of Germany’s rural districts, the Emsland region is doing particularly well in terms of economic development. Our home region is growing in recreational value and this area is proving increasingly popular with tourists. For those with sporting ambitions, there’s something for everyone here: from Nordic walking to canoeing, from golf to horse-riding – and of course cycling, with 1,400 km of cycle paths.
The region’s cultural centres, with diverse shopping streets, are the towns of Lingen, Meppen and Papenburg. They are attractive places to live, and the historic cores of these towns have been only subtly modernised. With a comparatively low cost of living, properties – including houses and gardens right in the country – can be bought or let at relatively affordable prices. And those who relocate with their families will appreciate just how child-friendly the region is, including a well-developed preschool/childcare system with short travel distances and a good range of schools.
The A31 motorway provides excellent traffic links. Osnabrück and Oldenburg are just an hour away, with Düsseldorf, the Ruhr area, Bremen and the North Sea only a two-hour drive. The Netherlands, with its picturesque villages, is very close by. And Emsland has rail connections to the south-north route between Münster, Rheine and Emden.
The municipality of Geeste, home to just over 11,000 people, is located in central Emsland between Meppen and Lingen, right on the Dutch border. This area’s trademark is rural idyll, with many small communities and the river Ems, still largely in its natural state. Klasmann-Deilmann has also been based here ever since the company was formed in 1913. Recreational opportunities are provided by the ‘Speicherbecken’ artificial lake, a great place for water sports; the well-known Emsland Moor Museum with its extensive outdoor grounds and interesting exhibits; the transnational Bourtanger Moor peatland nature reserve; and the unusual ‘Kräuterhof’ cafe. And there are many occasions on which enjoyable celebratory events are held. To find out more, use this link.
Sedelsberg (Saterland) and Bohmte: north-western Germany at its finest
In this part of the country, it’s not just in Emsland that Klasmann-Deilmann can be found. It also has subsidiaries in Sedelsberg (Cloppenburg district) and in Bohmte (Osnabrück district).
Both communities offer north-western German charm in abundance, along with the rural expansiveness of this region. Yet they are near attractive cultural and shopping centres. It’s not far from Sedelsberg to Cloppenburg, Oldenburg or Bremen. And Bohmte is situated very close to Osnabrück.
Geeste
The municipality of Geeste, home to just over 11,000 people, is located in central Emsland between Meppen and Lingen, right on the Dutch border. This area’s trademark is rural idyll, with many small communities and the river Ems, still largely in its natural state.
Lingen
Lingen is regarded as the cultural centre of Emsland, with a wide range of retail outlets, a wealth of leisure opportunities and diverse educational facilities including faculties of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
Meppen
The liveable district town of Meppen lies at the very heart of the Emsland region. With a historic town centre and a wide range of shopping, educational and cultural facilities, Meppen offers an excellent quality of life.
Emsland
Of Germany’s rural districts, the Emsland region is doing particularly well in terms of economic development. Our home region is growing in recreational value and this area is proving increasingly popular with tourists.