Lower Saxony
Lüneburg Heath
Heidekreis

Soltau

Soltau is a town on the in North Germany with around 21,000 residents in 2021. It has gained national prominence largely as a result of the attractions such as the Soltau Therme thermal baths and the Heide Park, one of Germany's biggest amusement parks.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Soltau Toy Museum and Soltau (Han) station.

Museum
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The , formerly the North German Toy Museum in Soltau originated from a private collection. It was founded in 1984 by Hannelore Ernst. The museum is located in a listed building which consists of a shop and house in the centre of Soltau.

Railway station
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Soltau station is in the town of Soltau in the German state of , located in the centre of the . As a junction station on two railway lines, – and – , it is a central transport hub of the region and serves commuters and visitors to the Lüneburg Heath as a destination and transfer station.

Museum
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Soltau-Ahlften and Wiedingen.

Village
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is a village.

Village
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is a village in the borough of Soltau in the district of Soltau-Fallingbostel in the German state of . The village has 142 inhabitants. The hamlets of Ellingen and Wieheholz belong to the municipality of . is situated 4 km northwest of Soltau.

Soltau

Latitude
52.9844° or 52° 59′ 4″ north
Longitude
9.8399° or 9° 50′ 24″ east
Population
21,100
Elevation
70 metres (230 feet)
Open location code
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Geo­Names ID
6557450
Wiki­data ID
Q504754
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