Nienburg/Weser, District capital on the Weser River in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Description
Nienburg an der Weser is a district capital situated on both banks of the Weser River in Lower Saxony, positioned between Bremen and Hannover. The center displays numerous timber-framed houses from different centuries, arranged along narrow lanes and around the market square.
History
The settlement was first recorded in 1025 as Negenborg and received town rights in 1215 under Count Henry I of Hoya. During the Thirty Years War, townspeople raided General Tilly's camp, an episode still celebrated in local festivals.
Culture
Locals refer to the old quarter as the Altstadt, where families gather in summer along the riverside promenade near the historic market square. Traditional bakeries still operate in several timber buildings, selling regional pastries that have been made the same way for generations.
Practical
The town sits along federal highways B6 and B214 with direct rail connections to Bremen and Hannover. Visitors find several parking areas near the market square and pedestrian zone in the center.
Did you know?
The Martinskirche holds the burial sites of the Counts of Hoya, including Otto VII and his relatives from the 16th century. The church also serves as a landmark for walkers, as its tower remains visible from many spots throughout the old town.
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