District of Duchy of Lauenburg

The district encompasses 1,263 square kilometers of terrain with forests, lakes, and agricultural lands between Hamburg and Lubeck in northern Germany.

The territory originated as a Danish-controlled region during the Viking Age and transformed into a duchy before becoming part of Prussia in 1864.

The district maintains Danish, Frisian, and German traditions through its local festivals, traditional names, and regional food specialties such as Rødgrød.

The district includes several major towns including Geesthacht, Ratzeburg, Molln, and Schwarzenbek, with Ratzeburg serving as the administrative center.

The district's location between the North Sea and Baltic Sea establishes it as a crucial transport corridor near major shipping routes.

Location: Schleswig-Holstein

Inception: 1876

Capital city: Ratzeburg

Elevation above the sea: 35 m

Shares border with: Lübeck, Stormarn, Nordwestmecklenburg District, Lüneburg, Harburg, Bergedorf, Ludwigslust-Parchim District, Hamburg

Website: https://kreis-rz.de

GPS coordinates: 53.58333,10.66667

Latest update: May 25, 2025 20:57