alert-circlearrow-rightarrow-up-rightarrow-upasteriskawardbeachcameracarcheckchevron-downchevron-leftchevron-rightchevron-upcirclecityclockclosecompasscurrency-dollarcurrency-euroflagglobehearthotellistmap-pinmenuminusmountainplusrestaurantrocketsearchsmilesocial-facebook social-instagramsocial-linkedinsocial-pinterestsocial-tiktok star-filledstarsuntagtickettrainzap

Oldenburg

Between old-town charm, state theater, and the lush Ammerland region: your guide to Oldenburg.

The 22places team
The founders of 22places
Who is 22places?
Trees by the water and church tower in the distance
  1. Historic buildings on a large square

    Oldenburg Hotel Tips

  2. Yellow historic castle with forecourt

    Oldenburg Attractions

  3. Horst Janssen Museum

    Oldenburg Insider Tips

Our City Check for Oldenburg

  1. Flair

    The city is laid-back, green, and pleasantly lively thanks to its large student population.

  2. Travel Season

    From May to September, Oldenburg is especially beautiful.

  3. Travel Duration

    One to two days are enough for the highlights. If you'd also like to explore the Ammerland region, it's best to stay longer.

  4. Price level

    Fairly moderate. Many sights and activities cost little or nothing at all.

  5. Food

    Typical is hearty North German cuisine — above all kale with Pinkel sausage, especially in the winter months.

  6. Transport

    The downtown area is walkable. For everything else, there are buses and good train connections to the surrounding area. Bike paths are also available.

Maybe on to Oldenburg...?

  1. Borkum is a great vacation destination for really every type of traveler and is also affordable

    Ostfriesland (East Frisia)

  2. Bremen Schlachte Weser promenade

    Bremen

  3. View of Kiel

    Kiel

  4. Hamburg View of the Speicherstadt in the evening

    Hamburg