Animal action - this motto applies to the Ems city of Rheine not only because of its popular nature zoo. Rheine also offers you many opportunities to live out your adventurous spirit away from the beautifully designed zoo.
In the Bentlage recreation area, the Bentlage Monastery, home of the European Fairy Tale Society, the Bentlage Forest and the Gottesgabe Salt Works form the "Bentlager Dreiklang" (Bentlager triad). You should not miss a walk from the salt works to the monastery. Perhaps you will meet one of the beautiful storks that can be seen in the meadows.
The half-timbered farm Hof Pöpping in Rheine-Elte with its historic collection of ancient walls worthy of preservation is also a nice destination for an excursion. The Apothecary Museum on the historic market square and the Falkenhof Museum in the town centre also take you back into the past.
In the here and now you can hone your swing at the "Gut Winterbrock" golf course in Rheine-Mesum. Fancy a bike tour? You can choose from numerous themed routes such as the Ems Cycle Route or the 100 Castles Route. By canoe you will find your ideal spot on the leisurely and beautiful Ems.
"SO OR SO - your Münsterland". With this podcast from Germany's most beautiful region, you will experience a short acoustic excursion on the Ems in Rheine. Come along and learn more about the new trend sport stand-up paddling. It combines sport and nature in the midst of urban life. And if that's not enough, enjoy delicious cocktails or a daily brunch at the newly redesigned Emssteg: Emsflair with a difference! Take a few minutes and have a listen: