Stade, Administrative district in Lower Saxony, Germany
Description
Stade district is an administrative area in Lower Saxony that stretches along the Elbe River and includes two cities and numerous smaller towns. The landscape is flat and shaped by orchards, river valleys, and rural communities.
History
The district was formed in 1932 when three smaller regions were brought together into one administrative unit, with Stade serving as the center. This merger established the territorial structure that exists today.
Culture
Fruit farming has shaped how people live and work in this district, with orchards forming part of the everyday landscape. This agricultural tradition influences local food culture and connects residents to seasonal rhythms.
Practical
The area is well served by train and bus connections, particularly toward Hamburg for commuters and visitors. The flat terrain makes it easy to explore by bicycle or car.
Did you know?
Much of the district sits just one meter (3 feet) above sea level, requiring an intricate system of dikes and drainage to protect settlements. This low elevation creates a distinctive relationship between people and water.
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Richtstätte bei Ohrensen
16.2 km
Jürgen-Schumann-Kaserne
20.7 km
Grauerort Fortress
9.5 km
Osten Transporter Bridge
17.5 km
Pagensand
11.7 kmEllerhoop-Thiensen Arboretum
27.3 kmHetlinger Schanze
12.9 km
Bishorst
10.9 km
Schloss Agathenburg
10 km
Haseldorf manor
12.9 km
Kloster Uetersen
18.4 kmGerman Ferry Road
20.7 km
Hohes Moor
11.6 km
Gut Seestermühe
15.3 km
Landhaus Michaelsen
24.1 km
Natureum Niederelbe
34.2 km
Schwedenspeicher-Museum
4.7 km
Rosarium Uetersen
19.3 km
Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Stade
4.7 km
Estering
26 km
St.-Petri-Kirche
24.4 km
Ovelgönne bread roll
28.4 km
Deutscher Olymp
26.4 km
St. Wilhadi
4.9 km
Wingst
26.7 km
Steinburg
28 km
Ludwig-Meyn-Gymnasium
18.7 km
Bremervörde Castle
21.9 km
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