Emsland, Administrative district in Lower Saxony, Germany
The district spans across the Ems Valley, featuring flat plains and gentle hills with numerous municipalities centered around the capital city of Meppen.
The region remained underdeveloped until 1950 when a governmental plan initiated the transformation of marshy areas into industrial zones through systematic drainage projects.
The district maintains strong Roman Catholic traditions, setting it apart from other regions of Lower Saxony through its religious practices and local celebrations.
The district connects to major cities through regional train services and bus networks, with the main transportation hub located in the administrative center of Meppen.
The Meyer-Werft shipyard in Papenburg constructs large cruise ships despite being located 32 kilometers inland from the North Sea.
Location: Lower Saxony
Inception: 1977
Capital city: Meppen
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
Shares border with: Osnabrück, Steinfurt, Leer, Groningen, County of Bentheim, Drenthe, Cloppenburg
Website: https://emsland.de
GPS coordinates: 52.67000,7.25000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:39
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41.4 km
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9.8 km
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Küsten Canal
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Tierpark Nordhorn
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Ferienzentrum Schloß Dankern
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Bourtange Fortress
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Gedenkstätte Esterwegen
45.9 km
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Esterweger Dose
49.2 km
Kloster Gravenhorst
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Riesenlinde zu Heede
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Hüvener Mühle
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Kloster Frenswegen
27.9 km
Saline Gottesgabe
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Wedderborg
45.8 km
Gut Klausheide
23.3 km
Börstel convent
30.1 km
Friederike von Papenburg
46.5 km
Emsland Moormuseum
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Hanekenfähr
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St. Antonius
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