Barsinghausen, Independent community in Hanover region, Germany.
Description
Barsinghausen is an independent community in the Hannover region that spreads across 18 districts nestled at the base of the Deister hills. Its layout combines residential neighborhoods with green spaces and the historic monastic buildings that anchor the town center.
History
The area was first documented in 1193 as a rural settlement in the region. Starting in 1871, it transformed into a coal mining hub, with extraction remaining central to the local economy until 1957.
Culture
The monastic complex has shaped the community's identity for centuries and remains a focal point for religious gatherings. The churches here continue to host services and celebrations that reflect the area's spiritual heritage.
Practical
The town is easily accessible by public transportation and sits close to Hannover, making it a straightforward destination to reach. Visitors will find an extensive network of walking paths leading into the surrounding Deister hills.
Did you know?
The Klosterstollen is a walkable former mine that offers visitors insight into the underground world of coal extraction. In addition, the Deister Open Air Theater invites guests to performances under the open sky during summer months.
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Zwergschule Nordgoltern
4.5 km
Dunau windmill
8.3 km
Eiche und Lügenstein
7.2 km
Klosterstollen Barsinghausen
768 m
Nordmannsturm
3.7 km
Anna-Forcke-Stift
744 m
Heisterburg
3.5 km
Alte Taufe
3.5 km
Kloster Barsinghausen
265 m
Fernmeldeturm Barsinghausen
3.5 km
Colossus of Ostermunzel
9.4 km
Kaisereiche
1.6 km
Rittergut Stemmen
6.2 km
Manor Nordgoltern
4.5 km
Rittergut Eckerde
4.5 km
Rittergut Großgoltern
4.1 km
Süßmühle
5.2 km
Dunau
8.3 km
Rittergut Wichtringhausen
3.8 km
Alte Friedhofskapelle
4.4 km
Feggendorfer Stollen
3.7 km
Amtsgericht Wennigsen
8.1 km
Altes Kriegerdenkmal
310 m
Tillylinde
4.3 km
Gefallenendenkmal Barsinghausen
448 m
Scheinstein
419 m
Marienkirche
221 m
Wasserpark Wennigsen
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