Peine

Peine is an administrative district in Lower Saxony that lies between the cities of Hildesheim, Hanover, Brunswick, and Salzgitter. Seven municipalities make up this region, with Peine serving as the main town and administrative center.

The district was established in 1885 following Prussia's takeover of Hanover in 1866 and the subsequent regional reorganization. This administrative reform was designed to organize the northwestern territories under unified control.

The district takes its name from the main town of Peine, which was already established as a settlement in the Middle Ages. This historical connection still shapes how the district identifies itself today.

The district is well connected by road and rail, making it easy to travel between towns and villages. A map or GPS device is helpful when exploring the multiple communities that make up the region.

The Lengede mine was the site of one of West Germany's largest mining disasters in 1963, when miners became trapped underground. The rescue operation that followed became a symbol of human determination and technical expertise.

Location: Lower Saxony

Inception: 1885

Capital city: Peine

Elevation above the sea: 66 m

Part of: Regionalverband Großraum Braunschweig, Braunschweig region

Shares border with: Gifhorn, Brunswick, Salzgitter, Hildesheim, Hannover Region

Website: https://landkreis-peine.de

GPS coordinates: 52.33000,10.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03