Westerstede

It is known for hosting the Rhodo Festival, the biggest exhibition of rhododendrons in Europe.

The villages of Burgforde, Eggeloge, Felde, Fikensolt, Garnholt, Gießelhorst, Halsbek, Halstrup, Hollriede, Hollwege, Hollwegerfeld, Hüllstede, Ihausen, Ihorst, Karlshof, Linswege, Linswegerfeld, Mansie, Lindern, Moorburg, Neuengland, Ocholt, Ocholterfeld, Ollenharde, Petersfeld, Tarbarg, Torsholt, Westerloy, Westerloyerfeld and Westerstederfeld are part of Westerstede.

The railway station of Westerstede is located in the village of Ocholt, 6 km south of the town.

The slightly acid peat soil is very suitable for this type of horticulture.

Near Linswege village, 7 km north-east of Westerstede, a Rhododendron Park has been established next to a beautiful wooded area.

alt The belltower for Westerstede's St. Peters Church is housed in its own building next to the church. — Belltower for St Peters Church - The belltower for Westerstede's St. Peters Church is housed in its own building next to the church.

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