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A vibrant community includes regular events and activities for young and old. Achim offers a varied calendar of events throughout the year. Whether it’s lectures at KASCH, wine tastings at the wine festival, an 18-hole round at the golf course, or a soccer match against the neighboring club—Achim has something for everyone. The town’s sights and cafés also invite you to explore them on longer walks.
The KASCH (Kulturhaus Alter Schützenhof) in Achim is the cultural heart of the city and offers people of all ages a place to enjoy movies, theater, cabaret, parties, workshops, exhibitions, and youth culture. The program is as diverse as its visitors.
Since its founding in 1990, the Kulturhaus Alter Schützenhof has been a popular gathering place for people of all backgrounds and ages. When it comes to food and drink, the focus is on regional ingredients and environmental awareness, so the restaurant offers a selection of fair-trade goods and organic products from local producers. A portion of the proceeds supports water aid projects around the world, such as VIVA CON AGUA.
The annual Wine and Winemakers’ Festival in Achim, held every August, is one of the highlights of the season and well-known throughout Lower Saxony. Over 100 different German and European wines, sparkling wines, and grape juices are offered here, accompanied by a colorful program of events. Wine tastings and expert advice, live music, the post-festival party, and a Sunday when stores are open for business ensure a varied summer weekend. A special highlight of the festival is a visit from the German Wine Princess.
Early June, Friday evening, 6:00 p.m. in Achim. The mayor taps the first keg of beer, officially opening the Achim City Festival. This marks the start of two days packed with entertaining activities for young and old alike.
Local clubs will entertain the crowd with dancing, singing, and live performances on stage. At the food stands, visitors can enjoy delicious treats and quench their thirst. There’s plenty of fun for kids and adults alike on the rides and at hands-on activities. The Kids Playback Party offers young talents ages 7 to 14 the chance to showcase their musical skills.
The Street Food Festival in Achim takes place at Baumplatz in the city center and offers a wide variety of culinary delights from around the world. Every day, various food trucks serve dishes from African, Mexican, Spanish, and Hungarian cuisines, as well as sweet treats like ice cream and popcorn. The festival isn’t just a treat for the taste buds—it also features a varied stage program with live music and entertainment for children. All in all, the Street Food Festival is a delicious opportunity to experience international cuisine and celebrate different cultures.
Punch and mulled wine, speculoos cookies, and gingerbread: The “Winterzauber” Christmas market enchants Achim and its visitors during the Advent season, from late November through late December. The selection couldn’t be more diverse. Christmas treats, handmade goods, regional products, and gift ideas make up the colorful array of offerings in the small Christmas village at the Alter Markt. Atmospheric music and fairy-tale-like entertainment enhance the festive spirit.
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For many years, the name I-Run Achim has been synonymous with the inclusive fun run in Achim. The “I” stands for inclusion and is meant to convey that everyone can participate: people of all nationalities, big and small, old and young, with or without disabilities—everyone is warmly welcome! The event is accompanied by a diverse program of activities and regularly attracts about 600 runners to Achim.
Is your coffee maker not working, and is your GPS acting up again? No problem. At the Repair Café in Achim, volunteer experts help repair broken items. Here, broken items get a second chance and can continue to be used—which is both sustainable and economical. Repairs can be carried out either by a qualified professional or, if the visitor prefers, by the visitor themselves under expert guidance. A wide range of tools, specialty tools, and equipment is available for this purpose. The Repair Café is open on Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. An online repair consultation session takes place every Monday starting at 7:00 p.m.
There’s hardly a better feeling than cooling off at an outdoor pool on a warm summer day. The renovated outdoor pool in Achim offers the perfect opportunity to do just that. Relax on the lawn, swim laps, or jump off the 3-meter board—everything is optional, nothing is required. The youngest visitors can have lots of fun in the toddler area or at the Splashpark water play area. The kiosk is the perfect spot to satisfy a small hunger with snacks and drinks.
The indoor pool in Achim has a bright and welcoming design and offers visitors a 25-meter pool with 6 lanes, 2 diving platforms, and a non-swimmer pool. Courses are offered by the Achim Swimming School, among others, and take place in both the shallow and deep ends of the Achim indoor pool, for example
In Achim, there are two well-equipped skateparks in the neighborhoods of Baden and Borstel. Both offer a wide variety of ramps, obstacles, and creative features for practicing tricks and learning new ones. Both parks provide fun and challenges for skaters of all skill levels.
An outdoor spot and a light meal—that sounds like a relaxing day in the fresh air. Achim has several lovely spots, making this town on the Weser a popular destination for picnics. Achim-Uesen and Achim-Baden each have popular picnic areas that are frequently visited on warm days.
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Sports activities for all ages: There are many different sports clubs in Achim.
Anyone looking to get active has plenty of options to choose from among the various clubs in Achim.
With 13 sports divisions and 180 training opportunities, TSV Achim 1860 offers a very diverse and wide-ranging selection of sports. These include aqua fitness, swimming, badminton, soccer, karate, wrestling, and dance, as well as sports for people with disabilities, including wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball.
Turnverein Baden (TV Baden) offers a comprehensive sports program for young and old alike across 8 divisions. From various ball games and inline skating to fitness and track and field, everyone can find a sport that suits them.
TSV Uesen has been enriching local Life as an established sports club for over 100 years. The club’s wide range of sports appeals to people of all ages, with soccer, tennis, table tennis, gymnastics, and fitness being particularly popular.
The long-standing TSV Bierden also offers a wide range of sports and activities to choose from. The program includes soccer, table tennis, gymnastics, and various fitness programs.
The Bierden Shooting Club is all about precision shooting. Founded in 1954, the club focuses on the sport of shooting and community. Activities range from regular training sessions—including those for beginners—to participation in regional and national competitions. The highlight of the year is the annual shooting festival.
Spanning a total of 128 hectares of lush countryside, the Achimer Golf Club is a sprawling golfer’s paradise in a truly picturesque setting. For the perfect tee shot, the course offers a choice of either an 18-hole or a 9-hole course. The spacious practice area offers training opportunities regardless of activity on the course. There’s always room here for everyone to fine-tune their game and improve their technique. The golf club also has an on-site golf school where professional instructors help players perfect their game.
To help you unwind after a long day at the office or relieve back pain, gyms offer a wide range of options. In Achim, the Cleverfit and Easyfitness gyms are at your disposal. Whether you’re looking to stay in shape or pursue competitive sports, these gyms are perfect all-rounders that cater to every fitness level. In addition to a wide selection of exercise equipment, they also offer a variety of classes.
At the EMS studio Körperformen, they focus on a newer approach to training methods. Electrical muscle stimulation is said to be a time-saving alternative to a regular workout, offering a holistic full-body workout, targeted muscle building, or back training. Thanks to expert guidance, the studio provides a whole new incentive to work out.
At the Fitness and Squash Center in Achim-Baden, you’ll find modern courts that are suitable for beginners and experienced players alike. Everyone is welcome! The large fitness area also offers a selection of high-quality equipment for effective strength and endurance training, as well as a wide range of classes, including yoga and aerobics. Those looking to relax can visit the sauna area and the restaurant. A knowledgeable team is on hand to assist visitors and adds to the friendly atmosphere.
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The Achim Windmill is considered an important historical landmark of the city and was in operation as a mill for more than 200 years.
St. Laurentius Church is the largest rural church between Bremen and Verden and Achim’s oldest building. It was likely built on the site of a former pagan place of worship and is a striking landmark of the town. It was first mentioned in a document in 1257, although it is significantly older. Inside the tower is an inscription on which the year 1091 can be made out.
Narrow windows surrounded by thick walls and an imposing church tower: St. Laurentius Church captivates visitors with its Romanesque architectural style. Although renovations have been carried out repeatedly over the centuries, the style remains unmistakable.
The interior of the church is characterized by its Baroque altar and elaborate pulpit. Concerts are still regularly held on the old organ. Thus, the church serves not only as a place of worship but also as a cultural hub that attracts visitors interested in art and history.
The Clüverhaus is the last remaining farmstead of the former 19th-century farming village of Achim. The former farm is one of 14 farmsteads that remained in operation well into the 20th century. Historically speaking, these farmsteads are likely the oldest settlements in the town and were originally all located near the church. The Clüverhaus is a two-post half-timbered farmhouse dating from 1824. Where animals and people once lived under one roof, an inclusive café run by the Waldheim Workshops now operates. It also serves as an important cultural center for the Achim community.
The Achim Windmill is considered an important historical landmark of the town. Originally, a post mill stood here in the 17th century. In 1761, it was replaced by the current gallery-style Dutch windmill. It is 29 meters tall, has two stories, and features a thatched tower. Each of the four sails is 11 meters long. The windmill was in operation for more than 200 years, until 1965. Since then, it has been decommissioned and is maintained by the Association for the Preservation of the Achim Windmill (Verein zur Erhaltung der Achimer Windmühle e.V.). Anyone interested can learn more during guided tours of the mill. The atmospheric setting is available for romantic wedding ceremonies.
Hinrich Klenke was the last cigar maker in Achim, and he continued to practice his craft until he turned 80 in 1965. Since 2003, the exhibition in the Cigar Maker’s Room in the foyer of Achim City Hall has brought those bygone days back to life and offers insight into the long-forgotten craft of cigar rolling: from stripping the tobacco leaves to preparing the wrapper and rolling the cigars.
In addition to the exhibition in the Cigar Maker’s Room, the Cigar Maker’s Monument in Achim’s pedestrian zone and a sculpture in front of the district court also commemorate this trade, which was once an important source of income for Achim.
The Achim carillon is one of the largest in northern Germany. Located right on Bibliotheksplatz in Achim’s pedestrian zone, the carillon enchants passersby. The roof is designed to resemble a tree providing shade, under which people can seek shelter. The perforated metal sheet is meant to symbolize the foliage. Since 1997, the carillon, with its 24 bells, has been playing well-known melodies several times a day. The carillon’s framework was built at the Elfers metalworks in Achim, and the bells were cast at the Royal Petit & Fritsen Bell Foundry in the Netherlands.
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Vast marshes, forested areas, the Weser Valley, and a typical raised bog landscape form the backdrop of the Baden Hills around Achim—a charming and diverse region offering excellent opportunities for relaxation. This is also evidenced by the designation “climatic health resort,” which Baden held at times in the past. In Baden, the Weser, the Alte Aller, and the Schleusenkanal converge, and the Schraderberg, at about 48 meters, is the highest point in the area. The Badener Berge offer a sweeping view over the Weser and a magnificent panorama. On clear days, you can see as far as Syke, the Verden Cathedral, and the Wildeshauser Geest.
The Weser Cycle Route is one of Germany’s most popular cycling trails. Stretching over 520 kilometers, it runs from the Weserbergland region to the North Sea and passes through several federal states. Achim is located on the Bremen-Nienburg leg of the route and offers a varied and equally charming landscape that can be enjoyed while cycling in the fresh air.
Cigar-making parlor, windmill, Clüverhaus, the Weser - Achim is multifaceted. Tradition and progress, culture and modernity merge here. Achim near Bremen in the district of Verden is a town that invites you to linger and explore.
With 124 beds, six specialist departments and around 20,000 patients a year, the hospital is an important part of healthcare provision for Achim and the surrounding area. Around 800 employees provide professional care and ensure the well-being of the patients.
The culinary side of Achim has a lot to offer: Discover the best restaurants in Achim with us and enjoy regional specialties and local, Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine in a special ambience. We have put together a selection.
Achim invites you to store and stroll around. The range is extensive and offers everything for daily needs or special requirements: From bridal fashion to equestrian sports and oriental supermarkets to bookshops - you can find something in almost every area here.
