The Bad Bentheim region lies in charming countryside right on the border with the Netherlands, jutting out in a curve into the neighbouring country. Many of the locals go shopping and cycling across the border. Come rain or shine, you'll never get bored here. You can get a birdie on the 18 hole golf course, go on a cycle tour, take a trip on a solar-powered passenger ship or just relax in the spa gardens.Cycle tour through the region
The Bentheim region is a mecca for cyclists. Where did Sir Hugo once build an abbey? Where can you find traces of Noah's Ark? You can find out the answers to these questions on the 550 kilometre cycle tour through the region while you enjoy the unspoilt countryside and peaceful surroundings, get lots of fresh air and discover some local history. The route passes through Gildehaus, Schüttdorf and Bad Bentheim. Bicycles can be hired locally.Solar-powered passenger ship "Vechtesonne"
The idea behind the passenger ship "Vechtesonne" is to experience the waterways of Nordhorn whilst travelling in an environmentally-friendly way using solar power. The catamaran is powered entirely by solar energy and its design and power source make it the only one of its kind in Germany.Spa gardens
Visitors to the spa gardens will discover a successful mix of the old and the new. Here, clinical and functional modern aesthetics merge with classical spa architecture to create an attractive combination of styles. Come for a stroll in the grounds and discover the natural beauty of the gardens, the little lake and adjoining wood.