Burginsel
This is the the island of the Delmenhorst castle, destroyed in 1711. The castle was called Wasserburg Water Castle. There was a small tower, Blauer Turm Blue Tower, which stood a little longer - until 1787. The Blauer Turm is the main tile on Delmenhorsts Coat of Arms.
Graft
The Graft is the big, green lung in the center of Delmenhorst. Its creation was concluded on May 8, 1905. There are two parts of it, the inner and the outer part. The inner part was created once to be a park around the castle. Walk around a little and enjoy the nice scenery with small creeks of the Delme. Also you can do some minigolfing or hire a boat May to September.
Kleines Haus
The Kleines Haus is the theater in Delmenhorst. Of course most shows are in german, but maybe you just want to join one show to feel old-school theater style and friendly people around.
Kramer market
The Kramer market is a traditional folk festival with fun rides and tasty food. It occurs twice a year, in the end of April and in the middle of September. Almost every citizen is at least once a year there. In the opening there is a procession and fireworks take place in the night at the beginning and in the last night. One day, typically Tuesday, is family day. Everything is then a little cheaper. The festival is the oldest festival in the city.
Weihnachtsmarkt
The christmas market is another traditional market in Delmenhorst. Buy some Bratapfel apple in a candy glaze or drink some Glühwein hot wine punch - it's really good!. Also some fun rides and more food is available.
Kartoffelfest
Yes, the main setting is about the potato. But also you can see and buy hand-crafted goods and eat some potatoes in all different ways of preparation.
Museumsmühle
The historic mill is located north in the city in the district Hasbergen. In 1950 an electric motor was installed to power the turbine. In 1986 the mill was deactivated. Later, in 1991, a museum was installed. It shows the history of the still working mill and the structure needed to build and use such a mill.
Nordwolle
The Nordwolle was the biggest factory in Delmenhorst. It produced wool. The production started in 1884 and was stopped 1981. Afterwards, new businesses became part of the site. Now over 1000 people live and work there. Make a tour in the museum or just walk around at the site and take a look at the astonishing architecture out of 1890. The name of the museum is Nordwestdeutsche Museum für IndustrieKultur. The site is part of the European Route of Industrial Heritage (http://de.erih.net/).
Wasserturm
The old water tower is located next to the city hall. Years ago the 44 meters high tower should be the sign for a new Delmenhorst. Nowadays the well-known building is one of the highest ones in downtown. You can get up to the viewing platform and have a nice view over the city.
Wochenmarkt
Also called Rathausmarkt city hall market. This is the biggest farmers market in Delmenhorst. Just walk around and see some traditional trading. But do that before 1pm, because the market closes then.