Historical churches that have existed for hundreds of years, state of the art museums, lavish green open spaces and lovely parks, Soltau has them all. The mid-sized town lies at a one hour drive south of Hamburg, close to the city of Celle. The town has a rich history related to various sports and has long been at the crossroads of recreation and culture. The extensive Breidingsgarten landscape park is located near the town center and is designated as a site of national heritage. Soltau's surroundings are scenic and rivaled by few as it is in close proximity to many nature reserves and forest areas.