Overview
Bad Bentheim is a small spa town in Lower Saxony, Germany, sitting close to the Dutch border. Its main draw is the imposing Bentheim Castle, one of the oldest castle complexes in Lower Saxony, along with its sulphur springs (the "Bad" prefix means "bath" in German).
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Mobile coverage is provided by German carriers (Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, O2). WiFi is available at hotels but the camping site explicitly states no WiFi.
Health
The Bentheimer Mineral-Therme spa uses sulphur spring water. Standard German healthcare applies; nearest hospital is in Nordhorn or Lingen.
Money
Germany uses the Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and restaurants but smaller establishments may be cash-only.
Transport
Bad Bentheim has a train station on the Bentheim Railway with connections to Hanover and Amsterdam. The town is walkable but hilly with cobbled streets.