Lehrte, Railway town in Hanover region, Germany.
Description
Lehrte is a town in the Hanover region of Lower Saxony that developed as a railway hub centered around its train station. The town spreads across several kilometers and combines rural areas with urban neighborhoods built around the railway infrastructure.
History
The town emerged as a result of the railway line built between Hanover and Brunswick in 1843, which drove its economic development. From this point forward, the place grew steadily and became an important transportation hub for the region.
Culture
The Nikolauskirche has been at the heart of the community since the 14th century and continues to serve as a gathering place for locals. The church reflects how religious and social life evolved in this place over many generations.
Practical
The railway station is the center of the town and connects it by train to other cities across Germany. Visitors will find cafes and shops here, providing access to everyday facilities and services.
Did you know?
Between 1944 and 1968, an experimental high-voltage direct current project ran between the town and the Ahlten substation, marking an early step in modern power transmission. This project tested methods that were later adopted worldwide in electrical engineering.
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Villa Nordstern
2.1 kmGut Adolphshof
10.6 km
Gutshaus Ahlten
4.7 km
St. Bernward
741 m
Matthäuskirche (Lehrte)
142 m
Museumsstellwerk LPF
780 m
Düvels Kamp
13.2 km
Kapelle Ahlten
4.7 km
In den sieben Bergteilen
5 km
Hämeler Wald und Sohrwiesen
7.9 km
Hahnenkamp
4.2 km
Nikolauskirche
447 m
Im Himmelreich
2.9 km
Iltener Kirche
4.4 km
Hl. Dreifaltigkeit
9.6 km
St.-Antonius-Kirche
6.4 km
Antikriegshaus Sievershausen
10.4 km
St.-Martins-Kirche
10.5 km
Christus-Kirche
11.7 km
Städtische Galerie Lehrte
439 m
Kapelle Höver
6.2 kmDammfeldstraße 24
3.4 km
Gastarbeiterdenkmal
528 m
Hallen- und Freibad
887 m
Waldbad
7.8 km
Feuerwehrgerätehaus
4.5 kmGelbe Riede
6.9 km
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