Discover Bothel: farm café, village centre and outdoor pool

Bothel lies between the small rivers Rodau, Wiedau and Vissel. Visitors will find several different points of interest in the village: the farm café beneath the oak trees in the old village centre, the heated outdoor pool and the attractions listed along the Bach Route. This lets you plan your stay around your interests—whether that means stopping at Meyershof, exploring the windmill and church, or visiting the outdoor pool, depending on when you travel. The outdoor pool is closed in 2026 for renovation work; it is scheduled to reopen as usual from May 2027. Check its operating status before planning a visit.

Farm café in the old village centre

The farm café beneath the oak trees is located at Meyershof in Bothel’s old village centre. It serves Italian ice cream, homemade cakes and tarts, as well as hot and chilled drinks. This means both sweet treats and drinks are specific reasons to take a break; the offerings may change. If you are planning your stop around a particular item, check the latest information about the food and drinks.

Practical features around the café suit different travel plans: the courtyard has plenty of bicycle parking, and e-bikes can be charged for free at a charging station by the café. A children’s play area is next to the courtyard. Cyclists can factor the parking and charging facilities into their break, while families can also make use of the play area. If you are cycling in Bothel, you can include bicycle parking and free e-bike charging in your plans.

Outdoor pool: facilities and travel dates

Bothel’s heated outdoor pool has a swimming pool with starting blocks and a non-swimmer pool with a small water slide. There is also a baby pool, a sandpit and a beach volleyball court. In addition to swimming, playing in the sand and beach volleyball are other activities on offer. However, the operating status is important for your travel dates. The outdoor pool is closed in 2026 for renovation work; it is scheduled to reopen as usual from May 2027. If you are travelling to Bothel in 2026, do not plan on visiting the outdoor pool. For stays from the scheduled reopening date onwards, we recommend checking the current status before travelling.

Windmill, church and small rivers

A windmill and a notable church are listed as attractions in Bothel along the Bach Route. They offer two different cultural points of interest: a windmill and a church building, each a landmark in its own right for exploring the village. Together with its location between the Rodau, Wiedau and Vissel, they provide more than one point of reference for finding your way around Bothel. If you are choosing where to stay based on more than just the swimming and café options, you can also factor the listed buildings and the village’s location between the small rivers into your travel plans.

Choose accommodation based on your interests and travel dates

Your travel dates and main interests are useful criteria when looking for accommodation in Bothel. If the heated outdoor pool is your main draw, take its 2026 closure into account and treat its scheduled reopening from May 2027 as a planned date only. If you are more interested in the farm café, cycling facilities or attractions, your travel plans will differ from those of a stay focused on swimming. This lets you choose accommodation to match a specific interest in the village without assuming that the outdoor pool will definitely be open.

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