Buchholz in der Nordheide, Regional center in Lüneburg Heath, Germany
Located 25 kilometers southwest of Hamburg, Buchholz in der Nordheide spans 74 square kilometers at an elevation of 72 meters above sea level.
The settlement expanded from a small village of 178 residents in 1821 to receive its official city charter in 1958, marking its transformation into an urban municipality.
The Seppensen Open-air Museum displays reconstructed half-timbered houses representing the rural architecture of North Heath from 1850, including a village school and forge.
Visitors can explore the local market held every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 AM to 2 PM, offering fresh produce, meat, flowers, and regional products.
The Holm Watermill, operating since the 16th century, continues its traditional milling activities on the second Saturday of each month, producing fresh flour products.
Location: Harburg
Elevation above the sea: 55 m
Part of: Lüneburg Heath
Shares border with: Neu Wulmstorf, Undeloh, Handeloh, Tostedt, Kakenstorf, Drestedt, Wenzendorf, Rosengarten, Jesteburg, Hanstedt
Website: https://buchholz.de
GPS coordinates: 53.32852,9.86208
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
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