Hessisch Oldendorf

Hessisch Oldendorf is a municipality in Lower Saxony that spreads across about 120 square kilometers along the Weser River. The area divides into eight distinct villages, including Fischbeck, Großenwieden, and Hemeringen.

The municipality received its present name in 1905 to distinguish it from other places with the same name. The region previously fell under the rule of the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel, which shaped its development for centuries.

The Münchhausen castle displays Weser Renaissance architecture and serves as a local landmark that visitors immediately recognize. The Fischbeck convent preserves medieval religious structures and shapes the landscape with its historical presence.

The municipality sits conveniently between the Weser River and the Hamelin region, with direct transport connections to neighboring areas. Visitors should expect flat to gently rolling terrain when exploring the individual villages.

The Schillat cave system holds geological formations that document the natural history of the region through an extensive network of stalactites. These underground structures display millions of years of geological processes in one location.

Location: Hamelin-Pyrmont

Elevation above the sea: 62 m

Website: https://hessisch-oldendorf.de

GPS coordinates: 52.16667,9.25000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 22:25