--- title: "Spökenkieker" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/poi/spoekenkieker" description: "Since March 2020, the Spökenkieker has been located at Töpinger Straße 2, across from St. Antonius Church, right in the heart of Bispingen. In addition to a permanent exhibition about the community of Bispingen, the Spökenkieker also provides space for rotating cultural events and serves as a meeting place and information center.Permanent Exhibition People and Stories…Bispingen can look back on centuries of history. The “ole Kerk” (old church) dates back to the 14th century. The people living here shaped their surroundings: the Lüneburg Heath is a cultural landscape—shaped by people. Modernization efforts in the 19th century pushed the characteristic heathland economy to its limits. The inhabitants of the heath could no longer sustain themselves on the depleted soils. Many emigrated to America. Lonely, desolate, and possessing a rugged beauty, the heath became a place of longing for Romantics and a retreat for those fleeing the city. This is where the history of tourism on the heath begins.The permanent exhibition introduces some of the people who lived in Bispingen or visited as guests. Their stories highlight the region’s diversity and tell of constant change. Join us on a journey of discovery!What exactly is a “Spökenkieker”?“Spökenkieker” is a Low German term that translates roughly to “ghost-watcher” or “spirit-seer.” Spökenkiekers are said to possess the ability to see into the future.Special HighlightSmart Benches – Charging Station and Free Wi-Fi at the Spökenkieker For many people, life without a smartphone, tablet, or similar devices is now unimaginable. But what do you do when the battery runs out or reception is poor? A Smart Bench is a solar-powered, innovative bench that invites you to linger. A photovoltaic module is built into the seat. It charges the battery pack inside the bench, which always provides enough power to recharge multiple smartphones via USB cable or inductively. Through the Freifunk Nordheide initiative, the Smart Bench offers free Wi-Fi access." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/206264/8475583397448e6b5ce61bf0dcabdb28dc55e30053e5d2d9d74fb6aeff133834/sp-kenkieker.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Spökenkieker ============ - Info point sp-kenkieker ### **Spökenkieker - From sewing machine store to welcome address** Since March 2020, the Spökenkieker has been located at Töpinger Straße 2, across from , right in the heart of Bispingen. In addition to a permanent exhibition about the community of Bispingen, the Spökenkieker also provides space for rotating cultural events and serves as a meeting place and information center. **Permanent Exhibition** People and Stories… Bispingen can look back on centuries of history. The “ole Kerk” (old church) dates back to the 14th century. The people living here shaped their surroundings: the Lüneburg Heath is a cultural landscape—shaped by people. Modernization efforts in the 19th century pushed the characteristic heathland economy to its limits. The inhabitants of the heath could no longer sustain themselves on the depleted soils. Many emigrated to America. Lonely, desolate, and possessing a rugged beauty, the heath became a place of longing for Romantics and a retreat for those fleeing the city. This is where the history of tourism on the heath begins. The permanent exhibition introduces some of the people who lived in Bispingen or visited as guests. Their stories highlight the region’s diversity and tell of constant change. Join us on a journey of discovery! **What exactly is a “Spökenkieker”?** “Spökenkieker” is a Low German term that translates roughly to “ghost-watcher” or “spirit-seer.” Spökenkiekers are said to possess the ability to see into the future. **Special Highlight** **Smart Benches – Charging Station and Free Wi-Fi at the Spökenkieker** For many people, life without a smartphone, tablet, or similar devices is now unimaginable. But what do you do when the battery runs out or reception is poor? A Smart Bench is a solar-powered, innovative bench that invites you to linger. A photovoltaic module is built into the seat. It charges the battery pack inside the bench, which always provides enough power to recharge multiple smartphones via USB cable or inductively. Through the Freifunk Nordheide initiative, the Smart Bench offers free Wi-Fi access. Read more bank\_am\_spoekenkieker img\_2879 img\_2890 sp-kenkieker-lidlansicht hans-eidig willkommensschild das-gro-e-1mal9 Good to know ------------ Openings Open Monday - Sunday from 9:00 to 17:30. Read more Other Furnishing/Equipment - Toilet - Baby Change - Handicapped accessible WC License (master data) Bispingen Touristik e.V. Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Parade (e.g. traditional costumes, carnival, etc.) - Place of interest - Aquarium - Tourist information - Info point - Tours 3.69 km - Walking / hiking 0.79 km - Walking / hiking Contact **Gemeinde Bispingen** Töpinger Str. 2 29646 Bispingen