Bad Bentheim: Bentheim Castle

Few towns in Lower Saxony have a history as closely tied to the medieval seat of the Counts of Bentheim as Bad Bentheim. The town rises around Burg Bentheim, a hilltop fortress whose origins reach back to the High Middle Ages and whose walls are built from local Bentheim sandstone. Bentheimer Berg, the wooded sandstone ridge beneath the castle, gives this corner near the Dutch border a noticeably elevated profile above the surrounding north German plain. Quarrying made Bentheim sandstone an important regional building material, while the town’s “Bad” title reflects its role as a spa. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Lower Saxony connects regionally.

Lower Saxony extends from the North Sea coast to the Harz Mountains, encompassing Wadden Sea mudflats, broad lowlands and wooded uplands. At its northern edge, the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea forms part of the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea, shaped twice daily by the tides. The Weser crosses the state on its way to the North Sea, while the Elbe marks much of its northeastern border. Inland, the Lüneburg Heath is associated with heather moorland and long-standing sheep farming. Hanover, the state capital, is known for the Herrenhausen Gardens, whose Great Garden is a major baroque ensemble. Explore further webcams across Lower Saxony to place the region in its wider geographic context.

Germany stretches from the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps on its southern border, encompassing northern plains, river valleys and forested uplands. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe have long connected its regions, while the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps give the south a more dramatic relief. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island reflect the capital’s role in German history and culture. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the Rhine, and the Bauhaus movement, founded in Weimar in 1919, transformed modern design far beyond Germany. Regional cooking, Christmas markets and brewing traditions bring further character to daily life. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Germany.