Saline Gottesgabe

Saline Gottesgabe is a historic salt extraction complex in Rheine featuring a 300-meter gradation structure that edges the saline canal. The site contains period buildings arranged within a landscaped park that offers multiple pathways for exploring the grounds.

Salt extraction at this location dates back roughly 1,000 years and experienced major growth after the Thirty Years' War when Johann Friedrich Freiherr von Beust took over management. This expansion established the facility as a key production site in the region.

The Salzsiedehaus now serves as a cultural hub with workshops and exhibition spaces that show how salt workers lived and organized their craft. Visitors can see how the industrial tradition shaped daily routines and social life in the area.

The grounds are accessible via several walking paths that connect the saline park with Kloster Bentlage and are easy to navigate. Wear comfortable footwear since there are many trails to explore and some areas can get muddy depending on weather.

The site features uniquely trimmed linden trees cut into box shapes that intentionally direct views toward the gradation house. This deliberate botanical design reveals how carefully the early owners planned the spatial experience of the complex.

Location: Rheine

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

GPS coordinates: 52.29830,7.42306

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00