Nortrup, Non-urban municipality in Osnabrück district, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Nortrup spans approximately 27.08 square kilometers at 31 meters elevation, featuring flat terrain characteristic of the North German Plain with agricultural lands, residential zones, and preserved half-timbered architecture reflecting its rural heritage.
The municipality traces its origins to medieval times as a small trading hub supporting local markets, with its name possibly deriving from old Germanic words meaning 'north settlement' or 'settlement near water'.
Annual harvest festivals celebrate local traditions with folk music, regional cuisine, and traditional crafts, while historic churches and farmsteads serve as focal points for community gatherings and cultural preservation.
Located under postal code 49638 with dialing code 05436, Nortrup connects to Osnabrück and surrounding areas via regional roads and public bus services, offering residents access to urban amenities while maintaining rural character.
The municipality is notable as the birthplace of Hermann Kemper, born in 1892, who pioneered magnetic levitation technology that later influenced modern transportation systems including maglev trains.
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