Diepholz

Diepholz is an administrative district in Lower Saxony located between Bremen and North Rhine-Westphalia, comprising multiple municipalities of varying sizes. The landscape features gently rolling hills, farmland, and several lakes, with smaller cities like Diepholz and Stuhr serving as local centers.

The district took its current form in 1977 when the former Grafschaft Diepholz merged with parts of Grafschaft Hoya, both rooted in medieval territories. This reorganization established the administrative structure that remains in place today.

The region has deep roots in farming, which still shapes how many towns look and feel today. Local markets and community events in smaller towns reflect the rhythm of rural life throughout the area.

The region connects easily by road to Bremen in the north and Osnabrück to the southwest. A car is helpful for exploring individual towns, though train connections also link Bremen and neighboring areas.

The Dümmer Lake in the southern part of the region is one of northern Germany's most important wetlands and draws birdwatchers from around the area. The shoreline and surrounding marshes offer a surprisingly wild contrast to the otherwise cultivated landscape.

Location: Lower Saxony

Inception: 1977

Capital city: Diepholz

Elevation above the sea: 52 m

Shares border with: Osnabrück, Oldenburg, Verden district, Bremen, Delmenhorst, Vechta, Minden-Lübbecke District, Nienburg an der Weser

Website: https://diepholz.de

GPS coordinates: 52.67000,8.58000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45