Place to visit
Börstel Convent, Germany: what it is and when to go
Börstel Convent is a church building and former Cistercian nunnery (before 1246–after 1638) in Berge, Osnabrück District, Lower Saxony, Germany (Soltau). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 25. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church building and former Cistercian nunnery (before 1246–after 1638) in Berge, Osnabrück District, Lower Saxony, Germany · Temples
- Where
- Germany · Börstel 1, 49626, Berge
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 164 km as the crow flies
- Website
- boerstel.de
- Coordinates
- 52.64984, 7.69394
What it is and where
Börstel Convent is a church building and former Cistercian nunnery (before 1246–after 1638) in Berge, Osnabrück District, Lower Saxony, Germany (Soltau). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Soltau, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 150 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.64984, 7.69394; the nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 164 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Börstel Convent is April to October and December.
- JanPossible7:55
- FebPossible9:36
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:32
- JunBest time16:35
- JulBest time16:09
- AugBest time14:30
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:18
- NovPossible8:24
- DecBest time7:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hahlener MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany2.0 km
- HahnenmoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany2.6 km
- AseburgHistory5.0 km
- MoorburgArchaeological site8.1 km
- Freibad BippenWith kids8.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Temples
- Cologne Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany
- Aachen Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Aachen, Germany
- Speyer Cathedral: cathedral in Speyer, Germany
- Berlin Cathedral: main lutheran church in Berlin
- Ulm Minster: Gothic church in Germany
- Frauenkirche, Dresden: Lutheran church in Dresden, Germany
Every Germany place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Börstel Convent?
It is a church building and former Cistercian nunnery (before 1246–after 1638) in Berge, Osnabrück District, Lower Saxony, Germany. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Börstel Convent?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 25.
How do you get to Börstel Convent?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 164 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hahlener Moor, Hahnenmoor, Aseburg. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Soltau22 places to see in and around Soltau, Germany: Heide Park, Becklingen War Cemetery, Höllen-Berg. Best time: April to October.
- Temples1250 places for temples in Germany, from Cologne Cathedral to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Börstel Convent on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.