Uelzen, Administrative district in Lower Saxony, Germany
Description
Uelzen is a Hanseatic town in northeastern Lower Saxony and forms the center of the district bearing its name. The town extends between heath and river and connects rural districts with a compact historical core.
History
The town received municipal rights in the 13th century and joined the Hanseatic League, which made it an important trading place in the region. During World War II it suffered heavy destruction, which shaped rebuilding and modernization in the decades that followed.
Culture
The town name comes from Old Saxon and refers to its position along a small river that winds through what is now the center. Local people often gather at Herzogenplatz, where markets and community events shape public life throughout the year.
Practical
The town sits on several rail lines and offers connections in different directions, which makes arriving from surrounding regions easier. Visitors find most facilities in the center around Herzogenplatz and can reach the surrounding districts by bicycle or public transport.
Did you know?
The railway station was redesigned at the end of the 20th century by the artist Hundertwasser and now displays colorful facades with golden domes. This transformation makes it one of the most unusual station buildings in Germany and attracts visitors who might otherwise only pass through.
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Christus-Kirche Nettelkamp
9.3 km
Marienkirche
5.3 km
Christoph 19
2.4 km
St. Martin
9.4 km
St.Mary's Uelzen
432 mSchloss Holdenstedt
6.3 kmSaint Gertrude Chapel
62 mSt. Nicolai
6.2 km
Klosterkirche Oldenstadt
1.8 km
Uhlenköper
400 m
Zum Göttlichen Erlöser
908 m
St. Johannis (Uelzen)
1.8 km
St. Marien
1.8 km
St.-Petri-Kirche Uelzen
435 m
Großsteingräber bei Hanstedt II
7 kmHeiligen-Geist-Kapelle (Uelzen)
399 m
Georgskapelle Groß Liedern
2.8 km
St. Laurentius (Stederdorf)
6.3 km
St. Dionys
6.5 km
St. Jakobus
10.8 km
Badeland Uelzen BADUE
1 km
Grabhügel am Hafen von Uelzen
4.6 km
Saint Vitus Church
7.3 km
Feldsteinkirche Wieren
10.8 kmGroßsteingräber bei Masendorf
8.6 km
Georgskirche
4.7 km
Chapel of Our Lady in Oetzen
9.6 kmSteinkiste im Uelzener Stadtwald
2.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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