Lingen

Lingen sits in western Lower Saxony along the Ems riverbanks and belongs to the Emsland district. The city forms a center for trade and administration in the region, connecting rural surroundings with urban structures.

The first written mention dates from 975, when the settlement was a church village. In the late Middle Ages the trading post grew and became the seat of an independent county between 1388 and 1713.

The Professorenhaus, a Renaissance building from 1680, now functions as an exhibition center showcasing regional art and historical collections throughout the year.

The city has a university campus and several commercial zones that spread across both riverbanks. Visitors find shops and restaurants in the center as well as green spaces along the water.

In July 2019 the thermometer reached 42.6 degrees Celsius here and set a new national temperature record. This reading made the town briefly the warmest spot in the country.

Location: Emsland

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Shares border with: Bawinkel, Thuine, Geeste, Langen, Messingen, Lünne, Emsbüren, Wietmarschen

Website: https://lingen.de/en

GPS coordinates: 52.52333,7.31722

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:42