Nienburg an der Weser

This district in Lower Saxony stretches along the Weser River between Bremen and Hanover, encompassing multiple towns and rural communities. The landscape is shaped by river valleys and farmland, with Nienburg town serving as the administrative center.

From medieval times, the region formed the heart of the County of Hoya until 1582, when the ruling family died out. Brunswick-Lüneburg then took control and reshaped the political structure of the area.

The name comes from its position along the Weser and the river's role in shaping settlement patterns. Today, visitors can see how the waterway remains central to local life and connections between towns.

The district is accessible from nearby cities and offers accommodation and dining options in its towns. Visitors can explore the region by public transport or car, visiting individual villages and sites along the river.

The district's coat of arms blends symbols from its medieval past: two horses and a bear's paw represent the former counties of Hoya and Wölpe. This emblem shows how different territories merged to form the area we see today.

Location: Lower Saxony

Inception: April 1, 1885

Capital city: Nienburg/Weser

Elevation above the sea: 21 m

Shares border with: Heidekreis, Verden district, Diepholz, Hannover Region, Schaumburg, Minden-Lübbecke District

Website: https://lk-nienburg.de

GPS coordinates: 52.67000,9.17000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:48