Heideblume - The heath around Lüneburg blooms two weeks earlier
The Lüneburger Heide GmbH gives the starting signal for the Heideblüte and is therefore significantly earlier than in previous years. In general, nature is more advanced in this year, which also has effects on the heath, according to a statement. Therefore, it starts two weeks earlier than the official date on August 8th. However, it will still take another two to three weeks until the Heideblüte has fully developed on all areas and one can speak of purple flower carpets.
"The Heideblüte used to start around August 8th, but it's been earlier for a few years now", explains Ulrich von dem Bruch, managing director of the Lüneburger Heide GmbH. It's even more important this year to keep informed about the Heideblütenbarometer. "Many families who have come to the heath for their summer holidays this year will also experience the bloom", says the tourism expert. In previous years, the school holidays have usually ended before the Heideblüte.
The Lüneburger Heide expects 15 million daily visitors in the region and 2.1 million overnight guests during the Heideblüte. The largest areas that have triggered the start of the bloom are the Oberhaverbecker Heide, the Ellerndorfer Wacholderheide, the Osterheide, the Fischbeker Heide, and the Toeps Heide. These heath areas are currently at a bloom level between 30 and 50 percent, it was stated.
Experts and nature conservationists expect a good bloom
The many individual heath areas never bloom all at the same time. Location, sunlight, and water supply play a major role in the timing of the Heideblüte. Therefore, it can happen that some areas are already in full bloom, while others start much later. Hikers, tourists, and nature lovers can inform themselves about the regional development status in the Heideblütenbarometer. Tips for beautiful pictures will be provided.
Overall, experts and nature conservationists expect a good bloom. All the prerequisites for this are in place: there was enough rain and now plenty of sunshine. Hiking and cycling are the most popular holiday motives of the guests. On the twelve Heideschleifen, hiking can be done in a natural way.
Tourists planning their summer holidays in Lower Saxony should keep an eye on the Heideblütenbarometer, as the blooming of the Lüneburg Heath is expected to start earlier than usual due to favorable weather conditions. According to Ulrich von dem Bruch, managing director of Lüneburger Heide GmbH, this year's Heideblüte might attract families who typically visit during the school holidays but are now able to experience the purple flower carpets earlier.
Visitors to the Lüneburg Heath can look forward to breathtaking views of the heather bloom in several areas, including the Oberhaverbecker Heide, Ellerndorfer Wacholderheide, Osterheide, Fischbeker Heide, and Toeps Heide. These heathlands are currently between 30 and 50% bloomed, as stated by experts.
As nature lovers and photographers explore the heath, they can find tips for capturing the perfect Heideblüte shot on the Heideblütenbarometer. Besides hiking and nature appreciation, cycling is among the most popular holiday activities among visitors to the Lüneburg Heath.
