Zeven

Zeven is a small town in Lower Saxony positioned between the larger centers of Bremen, Hamburg, and Bremerhaven. It serves as the administrative hub for its district, managing services and coordination for the surrounding communities in the Rotenburg area.

The settlement began as a Benedictine monastery first recorded in 986 and later became part of the Prince-Bishopric of Bremen following Saxony's dissolution in 1180. This religious foundation shaped the area before it transformed into a secular town.

Queen Christina House stands as the town's oldest secular building and reflects a time when Swedish power reached this region. Walking through the streets, you can sense how this foreign influence shaped what survives from earlier centuries.

The town is easy to explore on foot thanks to its compact size, allowing you to walk through the main areas without feeling rushed. Train connections link it conveniently to the larger cities in the surrounding region.

In 1757, the Anglo-Hanoverian army signed a capitulation agreement here during a pivotal moment of the Seven Years War. This event transformed the cloister into a significant location in a major European conflict.

Location: Zeven

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Shares border with: Ostereistedt, Kirchtimke

Website: http://zeven.de

GPS coordinates: 53.29694,9.27889

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:01