Schneverdingen

Schneverdingen is an administrative municipality in Lower Saxony comprising ten separate districts that together form a larger settlement area in northern Germany. The town spreads across a landscape dominated by heathland and forests.

The settlement appears in written records from 1231 and remained under the rule of the Prince-Bishopric of Verden for centuries. Official town status arrived only in 1976 following administrative changes.

The Protestant church with its distinctive tower has shaped the town's appearance for centuries and remains a gathering place for worship and community events. It reflects the faith and traditions that have defined local life over generations.

The town sits in the heart of the Lüneburg Heath and is easily reached by car, though exploring it is best done on foot or by bike. Those wanting to experience the surroundings should allow time for walks through the landscape.

A park displays more than 200 varieties of heather plants, showing the natural flora of the region and offering visitors a rare look at the landscape's characteristic vegetation. This collection was intentionally created to represent and protect the local heathland environment.

Location: Heidekreis

Elevation above the sea: 96 m

Shares border with: Sittensen, Soltau

Website: https://schneverdingen.de

GPS coordinates: 53.11667,9.80000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:04