Osnabrück, Administrative district in Lower Saxony, Germany
The district spans 2,122 square kilometers in southwestern Lower Saxony, encompassing both the North German plain and the northern section of Teutoburg Forest.
The current district structure emerged in 1972 through the consolidation of several former districts including Melle, Bersenbrück, Wittlage, and parts of old Osnabrück.
The district maintains 21 municipalities including eight towns, each contributing to the region's mixed Protestant and Catholic religious heritage dating from the Reformation period.
The region features numerous transportation connections through federal motorways and railway lines, linking major urban centers while preserving natural landscapes.
The district contains multiple thermal spa towns, including Bad Rothenfelde, Bad Laer, and Bad Iburg, where visitors access therapeutic waters and wellness facilities.
Location: Lower Saxony
Location: Hanover Government Region
Inception: 1885
Capital city: Osnabrück
Elevation above the sea: 57 m
Shares border with: Emsland, Osnabrück, Cloppenburg, Vechta, Diepholz, Steinfurt, Warendorf District, Gütersloh, Herford, Minden-Lübbecke District
Address: Osnabrück, 49, Germany 49
Website: https://landkreis-osnabrueck.de
GPS coordinates: 52.33000,8.17000
Latest update: September 26, 2025 10:37
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