Springe

Springe is an administrative town in the Hannover Region near the Deister hills. The landscape features rolling terrain crossed by the Haller River, connecting rural areas with forested sections.

The settlement began in 1013 as Hallerspringe within the Diocese of Hildesheim and grew into a power center after the Counts of Hallermund built their fortress there. This early connection to regional rule shaped its long-term development.

The town's name comes from the springs of the Haller River that emerge here and shape the local landscape. References to the Hallermund family remain visible in how residents connect to their local heritage.

The town is easily reached by train via the Hannover-Altenbeken line, with regular S-Bahn service and buses serving the area. Exploring is best in warmer months when forest paths and natural areas are easily accessible.

A Bison Nature Preserve here offers visitors rare direct encounters with European bison in their natural woodland setting. These animals are rarely seen in the wild elsewhere in Europe, making this location special for nature observers.

Location: Hannover Region

Elevation above the sea: 107 m

Shares border with: Wennigsen, Ronnenberg, Hemmingen, Pattensen, Bad Münder am Deister, Nordstemmen, Hiddestorf

Website: https://springe.de

GPS coordinates: 52.21667,9.55000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:41