Saline Park Rheine
In the very north of Münsterland, salt is in the air. The Salinenpark in Rheine has enjoyed great popularity since its opening in 2004. Tranquillity is a very striking element of the Salinenpark and this is also reflected in the garden architecture.
Garden architecture with an ulterior motive
The Saline consists of two graduation towers whose visually missing centrepiece is supplemented by box-shaped lime trees. This idea gives the whole park more space and air and also opens up the view to the fields and woods in the background. Everywhere in the park there are benches and quiet places that invite you to spend some relaxing moments.
From the spa park to the citizens' park
The spa house belongs to the "Gottesgabe" salt works, and at the beginning of the 20th century it formed the centre of the spa park together with several gardens, selected shrubs and flower beds. The park and numerous buildings were severely damaged during a flood on the Ems in 1946. In the course of the redesign in the 1970s, parts of the spa park were built over.
Rattling is part of the trade
From spring onwards, there is a rattling in the air. Numerous storks settle around the saltworks and spend the summer here. The majestic birds can then be observed everywhere on the meadows. Even though the storks have become accustomed to spectators, they remain shy. Just let yourself be enchanted by the sight.
Let yourself be inspired
The Bentlager triad
Today, the "Gottesgabe" salt works, together with the Bentlager Forest and the Bentlage Monastery, form the famous Bentlager triad. The Rheine Nature Zoo is also located right next to the park and is well worth a visit. Various themed trails stretch through the beautiful grounds to the Ems River and provide interesting insights into the history, present and nature of the park. The different paths can be combined to create very beautiful tours. Cyclists can reach the Salinenpark via the Ems Cycle Path and the 100 Castles Route.
How much time should you plan for the Salinenpark? You should definitely take a break here on your cycle tour. If you want, you can also spend a whole day at the Bentlager Dreiklang.
Insider tip
Picnic in the Saline Park© Rheine. Tourismus. Veranstaltungen. e.V.
Enjoy a picnic in the Saline Park with a unique atmosphere and a view of the 1,000-year-old graduation house. The park is fully accessible and there are plenty of shady spots under trees.
Map | Salienpark Rheine
Service & Offers
- Guided tours
- 100 Castles Route
- Admission free / free of charge
- Bicycles
- Outdoor
- barrier-free
- Spring
- Autumn
- Summer
Saline Park Rheine
- Mondayganztägig
- Tuesdayganztägig
- Wednesdayganztägig
- Thursdayganztägig
- Fridayganztägig
- Saturdayganztägig
- Sundayganztägig
Entrance fee Salinenpark Rheine
- Free admission:0,00 €
Events at the Salinenpark Rheine
Unfortunately, the public bike tour to the Schotthock on 17.07.2024 has to be cancelled due to health reasons.
Salinenstraße 105
48432 Rheine
- Erwachsene: 7
In the early evening, go on a guided tour of the zoo, where you can learn new things and see the animals "with different eyes": Informative relaxation after work and a holiday experience in the NaturZoo.
- Wednesday, 17.07.2024, 18.00 - 19.30 hrs
- Wednesday, 31.07.2024, 18.00 - 19.30 hrs
- Wednesday, 14.08.2024, 18.00 - 19.30 hrs
Salinenstraße 150
48432 Rheine
Begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl: Telefonische Anmeldung erforderlich!
zzgl. Eintritt
- normal: 6
In the past, extracting salt, which was still considered "white gold" at the time, from brine was a difficult, dangerous and time-consuming task. The invention of the graduation tower with blackthorn in the 18th century is attributed to the inventive salt specialist Joachim Friedrich Freiherr von Beust. Earlier attempts with straw had not led to the desired success because the brine ran down the straw too quickly and the water barely had time to evaporate. Grading - today we would call it concentrating - the brine was necessary in order to increase the salt content of the brine before the actual salt boiling process and thus save firewood and costs.
Detailed information:
Date: 21.07.2024
Time: 15.00 hrs
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Price: € 7.00 per person
No registration required
Salinenstraße 105
48432 Rheine
- Erwachsene: 7
Exciting information, special insights and close encounters with the animals on zoo tours for the whole family - and everyone.
Salinenstraße 150
48432 Rheine
Sie zahlen den Eintritt in den NaturZoo plus 6,00 €. *
Begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl: Telefonische Anmeldung erforderlich!
- normal: 6
The Gottesgabe Saltworks Development Association enables visitors to experience salt boiling up close by using the show boiling pan, which was set up in 2018. After a short tour of the graduation tower and the historic boiling pans, you will be shown in the salt pavilion that it takes some skill to extract coarse salt and beautiful crystals. The process of salt boiling has many facets and only with the help of traditional additions and inherited expertise is it possible to lift the "white gold" out of the pan.
Detailed information:
Date: 28.07.2024
Time: 3.00 pm
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Price: €7.00 per person
No registration required
Salinenstraße 105
48432 Rheine
- Erwachsene: 7
Places of interest around the Salinenpark Rheine
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