Rotenburg district, Administrative district in Lower Saxony, Germany
Description
Rotenburg district is an administrative division in Lower Saxony that encompasses numerous small and medium-sized municipalities spread across a rural landscape. The area is characterized by forests, streams, and farming communities that shape its natural geography.
History
The district was established in 1977 through the consolidation of territories that once belonged to the ecclesiastical domain of Bremen. These medieval religious lands shaped the historical identity that remains visible in the region today.
Culture
Each municipality hosts local festivals and markets that reflect northern German traditions and bring communities together throughout the year. These gatherings shape daily life in villages and smaller towns.
Practical
The district capital, Rotenburg an der Wümme, serves as the central location for administrative services and information. A car is the most practical way to explore the scattered villages and towns across the region.
Did you know?
The district's coat of arms displays the Hanover lion alongside two crossed keys representing its connection to former principalities. These symbols remain visible in smaller town emblems throughout the area.
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Richtstätte bei Ohrensen
27 km
Fenster des Himmels / Irrstern
33.2 km
Burg Rotenburg
16.4 km
Borgfeld
31.4 km
Verden cathedral
37.7 km
Sachsenhain
34.6 km
Ritter Rost Magic Park Verden
35.4 kmWümmehof
31 km
Osterholzer Friedhof
34.3 kmEichenring
16.3 km
Worpsweder Käseglocke
26.9 km
Schloss Agathenburg
37.3 km
Schloss Etelsen
31.9 km
Tister Bauernmoor
16.7 km
Bremen racecourse
35 km
Hohes Moor
33.9 kmWeyerberg
27.3 km
Estering
32.7 km
Barkenhoff
26.8 km
Arbergen
36.2 km
Kloster Zeven
6.2 km
St.-Petri-Kirche
35.3 km
Ovelgönne bread roll
34.9 km
Bremervörde Castle
28.5 kmOyter See
31.9 km
Deutsches Feld- und Kleinbahnmuseum
32.4 km
Dünengebiet und Halsetal bei Verden-Neumühlen
35 km
Huvenhoopsmoor
20.4 km
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