Photogallery of Osnabruck, Germany

In Osnabruck, tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy all kinds of interesting entertainments, and nature enthusiasts should totally pay special attention to local attractions. The city is located on the territory of the huge Geopark TERRA.vita covering an area of about 1,200 square kilometers. This nature park became known throughout the world thanks to its unique landscapes that began to form in the prehistoric era. The park is striking with a variety of natural landscapes such as beautiful mountains, tropical forests, and spacious valleys. Almost the entire territory of the park is now available for visitors, as well as dozens of hiking and cycling routes. Climbers like spending time in its mountainous areas, and kids would prefer a dinosaur theme park located here in the nature park. Another important natural attraction in the city is Lake Darn around which a unique natural area was once formed. The pond is surrounded by extensive pine, oak, and birch forests, which became home to wild animals and rare bird species. The diversity of the feathered inhabitants is so great that even ornithologists from other countries come here to watch them. The lake is not large at all: its length is only 560 meters, while the depth does not exceed 8 meters. Despite such a modest area, it is rich in fish species including perch, pike, zander, and rudd. In the suburban district of Schölerberg, you can visit the historic Zoo Osnabrück that was opened in 1936. It was also formed … Read further