Dear TR Register fans,

Our mascots Hans-Herrmann and Heide are back.  

During the performance by members of the Hamburg and Hanover groups at the German National TR Meeting in Bad Neuenahr/Ahrweiler, we revealed where the next meeting will take place – in Soltau in the heathlands. The polo shirts were also coloured to match the heath blossoms.
How and when did the Lüneburg heathlands as we know them today develop? In the Neolithic period (from around 5,500 to 2,000 BC), the first farmers settled in this landscape. The forest was cleared. However, the soil was not very fertile and quickly became depleted, so the land was left to nature.

 

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Heather ‘colonised’ the fallow land. In the Middle Ages, the "Heidschnucke" sheep became the economic backbone of the farmers. Today, Heidschnucke sheep no longer play the main role in the economy, which is now dominated by grain and potatoes. However, they are indispensable for landscape conservation and the preservation of the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve. In addition, the heathland is an ideal area for beekeeping and the production of healthy, delicious heath honey.
In the next section, we'll tell you more about the ‘Hotel Park Soltau’ hotel and the unique surroundings of the Lüneburg Heathland Nature Reserve. Another unique thing is that we'll be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the TR-Register Deutschland e.V. there from 22 to 25 May 2026.

 

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The hotel is located in a forest area, which already ensures a natural and relaxed atmosphere. Our TRs can be conveniently parked on the premises. The hotel has 119 double rooms and 66 single rooms, two of which are barrier-free. We have the entire hotel at our disposal over the Whitsun public holidays.

 

Bild3 If there are not enough rooms in the event hotel, additional rooms have been reserved at the ‘Heidehotel Soltauer Hof’, just a stone's throw away.
You can relax after long car journeys in the fitness area and swimming pool of our event hotel.

 

It's not just the young at heart who can experience the DTM (German Touring Car Championship) on the Carrera track.

 

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For most of us, our working lives are behind us. But anyone who dreamed of becoming a pilot in their youth can experience what might have been for a few minutes on the flight simulator of a Boeing 737-800. You can choose your departure and destination airports from 22,000 airports and take off and land independently, completely risk-free. It's simply a great experience. Bild3
  
We will spend Saturday evening in the historic ‘Soltau Reithalle’.
   
Bild3 Founded in 1913 as a riding school for Prussian officers, the ‘Soltau Reithalle’ ceased its military use in 1945. Until 1975, it was used by the Soltau Riding and Driving Club. It has been redesigned for festivities and now has a very special charm.
Just the right place for our celebration..
   
Bild3 Getting there:
Soltau is geographically located in the middle of the triangle formed by Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen and is easily accessible via several motorways. Another advantage is that there are many sights to explore in the towns themselves and in the surrounding area. There is something for every interest.
You will be provided with tour suggestions (guides and un-guided) one by one in the next issue.
 
The organising team
Hamburg and Hanover

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