Oldenburg

Oldenburg is a university town in Lower Saxony that lies between the Hunte and Haaren rivers and is home to about 170,000 people. The center holds several parks, including the castle gardens and the tree-lined rampart promenades that encircle the historic core.

The settlement was first documented in 1108 under Count Elimar I and grew from a river crossing into a regional administrative town. After 1945, many displaced people settled here, leading to a rapid expansion of the population.

Residents cycle along the Hunte riverside paths that connect the old town to surrounding neighborhoods throughout the year. Many cafés and small shops near the pedestrian zone reflect the city's role as a local market center for the surrounding farmland.

The main train station offers connections to major German cities via intercity lines, while three motorways link the town to the national road network. Most points of interest in the center are easily reached on foot or by bicycle.

During the years after 1945, the population nearly doubled when British forces established their base and more than 40,000 displaced persons arrived. This influx shaped housing development and urban planning for decades to come.

Location: Lower Saxony

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Part of: Bremen/Oldenburg Metropolitan Region

Shares border with: Wesermarsch, Oldenburg, Ammerland, Rastede

Website: https://oldenburg.de

GPS coordinates: 53.14389,8.21389

Latest update: December 15, 2025 06:43