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ℹ️Practical info — Osnabrück
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💡 Tips
- Explore the historic town hall on the market square; here you can visit the Hall of Peace where the Peace of Westphalia was negotiated.
- Rent a bike; Osnabrück is a very bicycle-friendly city, and locals use it for almost every trip.
- The Felix-Nussbaum-Haus has not only impressive works of art but also extraordinary architecture by Daniel Libeskind.
- Take a trip to the TERRA.vita nature and geopark, which surrounds the city and provides excellent hiking trails.
🍽 Food
A hearty winter dish of kale and smoked sausage that you can find in the rustic inns of the old town.
Buy this traditional, slightly sweet dark rye bread from a local baker as an authentic souvenir.
Ask in local bakeries for this special bread roll, which can be recognized by its cracked crust.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Visit the market for fresh regional produce and a quick snack in a beautiful historic setting.
Stroll down the city's main shopping street; here you will find numerous large shops and boutiques.
Relax in this quiet university garden, which was laid out in an old stone quarry.
A historic, park-like cemetery with old trees that is excellent for very quiet walks.
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Osnabrück is located in southwestern Lower Saxony between the Teutoburg Forest and the Wiehen Hills and is known as the 'City of Peace'. This title commemorates the Peace of Westphalia of 1648, which was signed in the town halls of Osnabrück and Münster after years of negotiations, ending the Thirty Years' War. The historic Town Hall with its Hall of Peace remains the city's most significant landmark today. The old town features magnificent half-timbered houses and the late Romanesque St. Peter's Cathedral. Another cultural highlight is the Felix Nussbaum House, a museum building designed by architect Daniel Libeskind dedicated to the life and work of the Jewish painter born in Osnabrück. The city is also a center for sustainability and serves as the headquarters of the German Federal Environmental Foundation.
- Location: Lower Saxony, Germany
- Top sights: Town Hall of the Peace of Westphalia · St. Peter's Cathedral · Felix Nussbaum House
- Nearby: Georgsmarienhütte (9 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 72 | 53 | 50 | 38 | 56 | 61 | 72 | 73 | 55 | 60 | 63 | 71 |
History & landmarks
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Geography
Facts
- Osnabrück was founded around 780 by Charlemagne as a bishop's seat.
- The Peace of Westphalia was proclaimed here on October 24, 1648.
- The Felix Nussbaum House was the first building by Daniel Libeskind in Germany (1998).
- The city is located within the UNESCO Global Geopark TERRA.vita.
- Osnabrück has about 165,000 residents and is a prominent university city.
- The Piesberg near Osnabrück is an impressive monument of industrial culture.
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Automobilsammlung Volkswagen Osnabrück🏛 museum
A collection of historical vehicles from the Volkswagen and Karmann brands in Osnabrück.
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