The cathedral and equestrian town Verden is situated directly on the Aller river and offers many recreational delights for young and old. Discover the most important places of interest on a guided town tour, use the riding and bicycle paths, or take hiking routes through the town and forest like so many fairytale figures do.
In this equestrian town, everything from sweets to events refer to horses, but also figures from fairy tales and legends are not forgotten. You can visit the “Stone Man”, encounter the notorious pirate Klaus Störtebeker in March, or linger in the Fairy Tale Forest of the Ritter Rost - Magic Park.

Verden for friends of fairy tales
If you're looking for fairy tales in Verden, you'll end up in the “Ritter Rost -Magic Park”, an amusement park full of magic. Apart from amusement rides, visitors can enjoy magic shows and a dinosaur island as well as a fairytale forest with a gingerbread house, life-sized fairytale figures, and further attractions that make fairy tales come alive.
Also legendary figures can be found in Verden. Encounter a witch on the town guided tour “Witches in Verden” or let the notorious pirate Störtebeker press a herring in your hand at the Laetare donation in March.
Who knows, perhaps you'll even see the giant who once is said to have created the “Verden dunes”. According to legend, while jumping over the Aller River, he lost so much sand from a handbag that an entire bog was laid dry. The Verden dunes were left over.
On the outside wall of the cathedral, get to know the “Stone Man”, who conceals the legend of a dishonourable sexton.
As you see, you can experience some “legendary” moments in Verden on the Aller and perhaps also write your very own fairy tale here.

Verden for holiday tourists and day visitors
In nearly every fairy tale, the prince has a horse. We cannot actually offer you a prince in Verden, but we certainly have enough horses. These noble animals are in evidence everywhere in the town. Enjoy the confectionery delicacy “Verden horse apples” (the expression "horse apple" is a colloquial term for horse manure, so this is something of a joke) or visit the “German horse museum” (Deutsches Pferdemuseum) with its fine museum library, to learn everything about the history of the horse.
Also the multitude of equestrian events, entices many visitors to the town year after year.
If you would like to learn more about the history of the united town, look into the “Canon House – Historical Museum” (Domherrenhaus - Historisches Museum).
The Verden dunes created by the giant in the middle of the city forest are also a good excursion destination. Climbing tours in the climbing park, teeing off on the mini golf course or diving in the Verwell indoor and outdoor pools are also worthwhile.
You can relax on the sun loungers in the Allerpark, take a walk in the rose garden, in the rhododendron park or in the city forest with its forest nature trail.