Schaumburg

Schaumburg is a district in Lower Saxony that connects flat plains of the North German Plain in the north with rolling terrain of the Weser Uplands in the south. The area spans different elevations and is shaped by several rivers that run through the landscape.

The district traces back to a duchy from the 12th century that was later divided after the Thirty Years' War in 1640. This division shaped the borders and structures of the region that persist to the present day.

Low Saxon language continues to live in the villages and small towns, passed down through generations of people who make this place home. This linguistic heritage shapes daily interactions and community life in the region.

The district is connected through a dense network of roads and rail lines to major cities like Hanover, Hameln, and Nienburg. These connections make it easy to arrive and explore various places within and beyond the district.

The district's coat of arms features a nettle leaf from the 12th century that symbolizes historical connections between Holstein and this territory. This symbol is over 800 years old and continues to define the region's identity today.

Location: Lower Saxony

Inception: August 1, 1977

Capital city: Stadthagen

Elevation above the sea: 84 m

Shares border with: Nienburg an der Weser, Lippe, Hannover Region, Hamelin-Pyrmont, Minden-Lübbecke District

Website: https://schaumburg.de

GPS coordinates: 52.25000,9.17000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:48