Located at the bottom of snowy mountains, Bad Segeberg is also known as a spa town which welcomes scores of tourists each year. Truly scenic, it is dotted with lakes, forests, streams, hills and lush greenery, not to mention the friendly townsfolk waiting to welcome you into their holiday homes. Riding, swimming, volleyball, rowing and other sports attract the sporty kinds. Those who are looking for a novel experience must visit Noctalis - Welt der Fledermaeuse, which houses colonies of bats. The annual Karl-May-Festival takes place each year in the amphitheater which is rated as one of Europe's finest. If you are lucky, you would get to witness this carnival if you visit Bad Segeberg at the right time.