One of the most interesting attractions in the area is the Emsland Moor Museum , located near Groß Hesepe. The museum explores the history of the region's vast moorlands, the people who lived and worked there, and the difficult task of reclaiming and cultivating the land. Peatlands once covered large areas of this part of Germany. For generations, peat was cut and dried for use as fuel, while drainage and land reclamation transformed parts of the landscape into farmland. Today, the remaining moorlands are also valued for their ecological importance and their role in preserving biodiversity. The museum provides a fascinating look at how people adapted to a challenging environment and how the relationship between industry, agriculture, and nature has changed over time.