Twistringen

Twistringen is an urban municipality located in the Diepholz district of Lower Saxony in northwestern Germany. The town encompasses several settlements and serves as a local center for surrounding communities.

The settlement first appears in written records from 1250, when it was known as Thuisteringe, though its origins in religious life trace back much earlier. A major shift occurred in 1618 when the area underwent re-Catholicization, which altered its religious character for centuries to come.

The municipality maintains sister city relationships with towns in France and Lithuania, fostering regular cultural exchanges and joint initiatives that residents experience throughout the year. These partnerships have shaped how locals see their place within a broader European context.

The town sits on railway lines connecting to major cities like Bremen and Osnabrück, while the B51 federal road provides direct access to surrounding areas. Getting around the region is straightforward, with good connections to neighboring towns and cities.

A local museum houses an oversized straw hat that holds an unusual world record, created as part of the town's 750-year celebration decades ago. This quirky piece reveals how the community marked major anniversaries in a memorable and offbeat way.

Location: Diepholz

Elevation above the sea: 54 m

Shares border with: Winkelsett, Bassum

Website: https://twistringen.de

GPS coordinates: 52.80000,8.65000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:48