Lower Saxony is breaking records: from the smallest bars to the largest bird parks!

Lower Saxony is breaking records: from the smallest bars to the largest bird parks!

There are many stories hidden in the small towns and communities in northern Germany. Today we take a look at some interesting records that shape our country and that most people probably don't know straight away.

Let's start with the smallest one, but oho! In Varel in the harbor you will find the smallest pub in Germany, “Up'n Test Stand”. With a size of just 4.5 square meters, it is a real veteran. Here, between 14 and 17 guests can enjoy a cool drink while standing - you won't find a table or chair. By the way, the name comes from the building's original use as a fishmeal scale and brake test stand for trucks, such as the Country and forest reported.

Impressive art and nature

Another highlight is the largest world map in the world on the cooling tower of the former power plant in Meppen-Hüntel. This work of art, created by artist Christoph Rihs, was completed in 1994 and is even listed in the Guinness Book of Records. So if you want to experience a special kind of art, you should definitely stop by there.

Not far away, in Hanover, there is the Eilenriede, the largest inner-city forest in Europe. At 640 hectares, it is even larger than the world-famous Central Park in New York. A wonderful place to escape hectic city life and enjoy nature.

Animal records and folk festivals

In the Walsrode Bird Park in the Lüneburg Heath you can find over 4,000 birds from 650 species. This makes it the largest bird park in the world and delights visitors with two daily flight shows. A place that is not only worth a visit for animal lovers.

Beate Berner from Ahnsbeck also achieved a remarkable achievement. It holds the record for the “farthest non-stop hike on foot” with a distance of an incredible 370.04 kilometers from Ahnsbeck to the Baltic Sea in just 73 hours and 37 minutes. Impressive proof that humans can achieve great things.

Anyone in Lower Saxony should also get to know the East Frisians - the real tea masters. With an average of 300 liters of tea per person per year, the East Frisians are the world champions in tea drinking. Maybe a secret of her calmness?

The social atmosphere is also evident at the Stoppelmarkt in Vechta, which is considered one of the oldest folk festivals in Germany. Since 1298 it has attracted over 800,000 visitors every year - a real festival for young and old.

A little statistics and other records

Another highlight is the Braunschweig carnival parade “Schoduvel”. With a length of more than 6 kilometers, it is the fourth largest parade in Germany. This guarantees a good mood in the area.

And don't forget: The longest flea market in Germany stretches over 10 kilometers on the Elisabethfehn Canal in East Frisia and always takes place on Ascension Day. This is a paradise for bargain hunters. The oldest flea market in Germany, on the other hand, has been held on the Hohen Ufer in Hanover since 1967.

In order not to neglect the collection tips: Axel Waterkamp from Helmstedt has the largest handcuff collection in the world, with over 1,700 exhibits. A world record that shows that you can have a good hand for anything.

Northern Germany not only has a rich culture and history, but also fascinating records that are waiting to be discovered. Sometimes something special is hidden in the smallest corners, and that makes discovering it all the more exciting! If you would like to know more, you can visit the website Country and forest and other sources provide further information.