Soltau Travel Guide
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Soltau Overview
Up until 1992 Soltau was the headquarters of the 7th Armoured Brigade. They were based at the former SS Riding School on the outskirts of town (Reitschule). This is now a business center, used for doctors' practices and social institutions. The erstwhile riding school also contains the "Alte Reithalle" (old indoor riding hall), which has been developing to the most significant indoor event location after its finished restoration in 2003. The base was the home for 207 Signal Squadron and 11 Ordnance company. It was the most northerly posting for any British serviceman in BAOR (British Army Of the Rhine) in what was formerly known as West Germany. Armoured vehicles were regularly seen on the streets on their way to the military training area at Lüneburg (Lüneburg vacation rentals | Lüneburg travel guide). The squadron had three troops, two of which were armoured, using variants of the FV432 for telecommunication purposes. The soldiers were given the freedom of the town after returning from the first Gulf War in 1991. They marched through the town to mark the occasion.
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Things to See in Soltau
North German Toy Museum
St. John's Church
Heritage Country Park in Breidingsgarten
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Maps and Driving Directions to Soltau
Travel Insider Tips for Soltau
The best is Heidi Park!!!!! +12 in scale of 0-10 :) The woodrollercoaster...
Shared by Andreas Nilsson, Dec 2009
Been to Heide Park several times when my kids were little. Had a great small children section-- lots of fun.
Shared by Lance Quigley, Oct 2009
Heide Park was one of the best park I have visit (and I have visit DisneyWorld) I high-recomend it!
Shared by Andreas Nilsson, Oct 2009
I have been to Heide Park many times, but one Sept. afternoon I went and had the time of my life. Absolutely no waiting at any of the rides, you could practically stay seated on most afterwards, and ride again and again! I must have rode Collossos 14 times in a row, and Scream at least 10 times. What a cool day that was! Definately worth visiting.
Shared by Wayne Smith, Oct 2009
If you´re visiting this region, don´t miss to visit Vogelpark Walsrode
,one of the best bird-zoos I´ve ever seen. Thousands of birds - you´ll need a complete day to watch all of this park. - Great!
Shared by Axek Schneckener, Oct 2009
Spielzeugmuseum
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Related Sites
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- Homepage of Soltau: Soltau (official home page)
- Wikipedia: Soltau
More about the History of Soltau
The first written document mentioning Soltau dates from the year 937. In the year 1388 Soltau received city rights. Until 1977 Soltau was the capital of the district Soltau, which was then merged with the district Fallingbostel to form the new district Soltau-Fallingbostel.
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