In 1543, Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster and thus sovereign of the Lower Abbey, introduced the Reformation in Emsland and Meppen. The Protestant confession was to hold sway in the region for almost 70 years before Catholicism reasserted itself in the course of the Counter-Reformation. In the 1530s, however, von Waldeck initially had [...]

The Meppen Art Circle invites you to this year's pottery market on the idyllic grounds of the Art Center. About 30 professional ceramists will again show masterful ceramic art. This year you will again come across "old" well-known ceramists, such as Frauke Schlegelmilch with the special salt shakers and Nadine Breulmann with figurative ceramics. [...]

In the fall of 2020, the newly established Meppen City Museum opened its doors at the Koppelschleuse. During a 60-minute guided tour of the museum, visitors will get to know the new museum and learn many interesting facts about the history of Meppen. You will travel through time with experienced museum guides who are [...]