Soltau

Soltau is a spa town in the Heidekreis district of Lower Saxony, Germany, spreading across several neighbourhoods and covering sixteen localities such as Ahlften, Brock and Deimern. The municipal area sits at an elevation of 70 metres (230 feet) and is shaped by the heathland of the Lüneburg Heath.

The settlement emerged in the Middle Ages as a trading point and developed into a recognized health resort during the 19th century. This transformation shaped the identity of the town up to the present and led to the expansion of spa facilities and infrastructure.

Its name comes from old Low Saxon roots and points to the location in the middle of the Lüneburg Heath. Visitors experience the typical feel of a health resort with walking paths through the heathland and park grounds that invite strolling.

The place offers access to health facilities, lodgings and transport connections linking all sixteen localities together. Visitors find year-round open facilities here and can also explore the region on foot or by bicycle.

The natural mineral springs in this area undergo specific geological filtration processes in the heath, producing compositions that differ from other German spa towns. This feature has long attracted visitors who specifically seek the water qualities found here.

Location: Heidekreis

Elevation above the sea: 70 m

Shares border with: Schneverdingen, Wietzendorf, Bad Fallingbostel, Neuenkirchen, Bispingen, Munster, Lower Saxony, Bomlitz, Visselhövede

Website: https://soltau.de

GPS coordinates: 52.98333,9.83333

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:42