Celle

The district of Celle encompasses 1,554 square kilometers of land within Lower Saxony, including portions of the Lüneburg Heath and the Aller River system.

The district emerged in 1885 as part of administrative reforms in Prussia, establishing local governance structures that continue to shape regional development today.

The district contains multiple museums and heritage sites, including the former Bergen-Belsen concentration camp memorial, which serves as an educational center.

The district capital provides central administrative services to 181,994 residents through government offices located in the city of Celle.

The district uses CE as its vehicle registration prefix and maintains a flag featuring black and yellow colors with a symbolic horse emblem.

Location: Lower Saxony

Inception: 1885

Capital city: Celle

Elevation above the sea: 59 m

Shares border with: Gifhorn, Uelzen District, Heidekreis, Hannover Region

Website: https://landkreis-celle.de

GPS coordinates: 52.71000,10.10000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15