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Delmenhorst
Skip as a base: Delmenhorst is a half-day stop between Bremen and Oldenburg. Sleep in Bremen and come out only for the Nordwolle museum.
Delmenhorst is an industrial town of about 72,000 people between Bremen and Oldenburg, first recorded in 1247 and built on the Nordwolle wool works. The old factory site is now a museum of industrial culture, and the Graft park and the water tower fill an afternoon. Most travellers pass through on the train; the town works as a short stop, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (grey, wet, little open)
- Airport
- BRE
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Delmenhorst112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Delmenhorst, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyA quiet, ordinary German town.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers112 fire and ambulance · 110 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBRE Bremen Airport (Hourly train from Bremen Hauptbahnhof to Delmenhorst, about 15 min; airport tram to the station first).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastry€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
- Sit-down mealMain course in a mid-range restaurant€12–20 (≈ US$14–25)
- Street or quick mealDöner kebab or a snack-bar meal€6–10 (≈ US$7–12)
- Beer0.5 l in a bar€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Nordwolle or Museumsmühle)€5–10 (≈ US$6–12) (check)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€95 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRE Bremen Airport (Hourly train from Bremen Hauptbahnhof to Delmenhorst, about 15 min; airport tram to the station first)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Delmenhorst: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable end to end. Bikes are the local default and paths are good; Delbus runs the town buses from the ZOB beside the station, with VBN zone fares. Taxis wait at the station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Regional train from Delmenhorst station, about 15–20 min
The obvious pairing: sleep in Bremen and visit Delmenhorst, not the reverse.
Oldenburg
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Regional train west, about 25–30 min
Compact old town and a good half-day.
Osnabrück
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Train via Bremen or Osnabrück connections, roughly 1.5 h
Better as a stop on a longer rail leg than a return trip.
Bad Bentheim
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train toward the Dutch border, about 2 h with a change
Castle and sandstone town; long for a day return.
Lingen
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train west via Oldenburg or Leer, about 2 h
Combine with Bad Bentheim rather than doing both as separate days.
Nordhorn
skipDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Train to Bad Bentheim then bus, about 2.5 h
Too slow for a day return from Delmenhorst.
Wietmarschen
skipDoor to door: About 3 h
Train and bus via Lingen or Nordhorn
Only worth it if you are already in the Emsland.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bahnhofstraße / station area
Hotels next to the train and bus stations; the centre is a short walk.
Deichhorst
Quieter district west of the centre with cheaper rooms and a few restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €95 | €95 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| VBN single bus or tram ride in town2 × €2 · check | €4 |
| Bremen ↔ Delmenhorst regional train, both ways2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €33 |
| Trip total≈ €181 per person per day, bed included | €362≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euro; rail and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Döner kebab or a snack-bar meal | €6–10 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Main course in a mid-range restaurant | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| VBN single ride in town | from about €2 (≈ US$3) (check) |
| Museum entry (Nordwolle or Museumsmühle) | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Use normal care around the central station at night; groups hang around there.
- Many restaurants and the market close by early evening or 13:00; plan meals accordingly.Many restaurants and the market close by early evening or 1:00 PM; plan meals accordingly.
- Some museums and the water tower open only on selected days: check before you travel.
Emergency numbers
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Police
- 110
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Emergency
- Fire and ambulance112
- Police110
Embassy
No embassy in town; the US consulate-general is in Hamburg and most embassies are in Berlin. For lost documents, contact your embassy in Berlin first.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Delmenhorst → Bremen, regional train: about €5 (≈ US$6), 15–20 min (check)
- Bus in town, VBN zone fare: from about €2 (≈ US$3) (check)
- Taxi across the centre: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
Say or show
- Guten Tag — Hello (GOO-ten tahk)
- Danke — Thank you (DAN-kuh)
- Bitte — Please (BIT-tuh)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (vee feel KOS-tet das)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ikh mit KAR-tuh TSAH-len)
- Wo ist der Bahnhof? — Where is the station? (voh ist dair BAHN-hohf)
Cash still works best in small bakeries and snack bars; cards are fine in hotels and supermarkets.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Delmenhorst. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (grey, wet, little open) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BRE: last train from Bremen to Delmenhorst field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: station and Lange Straße, Graft and Burginsel, Nordwolle.
- Place pages with verified opening days (Nordwolle, Museumsmühle, water tower) and eat pages with last orders.
- Festival fixtures for Kramermarkt (April and September) and the Christmas market so gates A–D can go green.