Oldenburg, Administrative district in Lower Saxony, Germany
Description
Oldenburg is an administrative district in Lower Saxony positioned between Bremen and Oldenburg, covering 1,063 square kilometers. The Hunte River runs through it from south to north, connecting seven municipalities that form the core of this region.
History
The district was established in 1933 with its administrative center in the city of Oldenburg. The headquarters moved to Wildeshausen in 1988, marking a shift in how the region managed its affairs.
Culture
The coat of arms combines red and yellow stripes from Oldenburg with a heraldic cross tied to Delmenhorst's history, reflecting how the region sees itself today. Walking through the towns, you notice these symbols appearing on public buildings and documents, marking a sense of local identity.
Practical
The area is divided into seven municipalities that vary in size and character, all accessible by local roads. The warmer months offer the best conditions for visiting, when rural landscapes are pleasant and travel is easier.
Did you know?
The Hunte River flows through the district from south to north, shaping both the land and how people have used it over time. This waterway has guided transportation and farming practices for generations, remaining a quiet but essential feature of the landscape.
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Hexenstein
2.9 km
Wehlburg
29.6 km
Donnerhall
21 km
Cloppenburg Museum Village
29.9 km
Oldenburg Castle
20.5 km
EWE Arena
20.9 km
St Lamberti Church
20.7 kmAlte Pathologie Wehnen
26.4 km
Kloster Blankenburg
19.1 km
Kloster Hude
13.2 km
Knoops Park
24.8 km
Grohner Düne
23.4 km
Lappan
21.1 km
Visbeker Braut und Bräutigam
13.6 km
Pestrup grave field
14.1 km
Wild- und Freizeitpark Ostrittrum
5.9 km
Hasbruch
9 km
Horst Janssen Museum
21.1 km
GraftTherme
14.4 km
Cäcilienbrücke
20 kmOsternburger Utkiek
18.5 km
Ahlhorner Fischteiche
20.3 km
Stedingsehre
13 km
Oldenburg
17.9 km
Mausoleum
21.5 km
Friederikeneiche
8.8 km
Degodehaus
20.7 km
Pulverturm
20.6 km
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