Lippe

The Lippe district spans across the northern section of the Teutoburg Forest, featuring elevations from 45 meters along the Weser River to 496 meters at Köterberg.

The territory evolved from a medieval county documented in 1123 to a principality in 1789, maintaining independence through the Napoleonic era until joining North Rhine-Westphalia in 1947.

The district's heritage remains visible through its traditional cuisine, including pickert, a regional potato-based dish made with flour and raisins.

The administrative center of Detmold manages district operations for sixteen municipalities, coordinating services and regional development across the territory.

The district coat of arms displays a rose with exactly sixteen stamens, each representing one of the municipalities within Lippe's boundaries.

Location: Detmold Government Region

Inception: 1973

Capital city: Detmold

Elevation above the sea: 129 m

Shares border with: Minden-Lübbecke District, Herford, Bielefeld, Gütersloh, Paderborn, Höxter, Schaumburg, Hamelin-Pyrmont, Holzminden

Website: https://kreis-lippe.de

GPS coordinates: 52.00000,8.91667

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57