Sulingen, Urban municipality in Diepholz district, Germany
Description
Sulingen is a municipality in the Diepholz district of Lower Saxony with residential neighborhoods and agricultural areas spread across its territory. The town center provides schools, shops, and local services for the population, while the surrounding landscape remains largely rural and open.
History
The area grew from a small settlement into a structured community, becoming part of the Federal Republic of Germany after 1949. During the post-war division of Germany, it remained in the western zone until reunification in 1990 redrew the political map.
Culture
The town maintains a sister city relationship with Joniškis in Lithuania, which brings regular exchanges and visits between residents of both communities. This cross-border connection shapes the local identity as an open and internationally minded place.
Practical
The town is easily accessible by car with adequate parking in and around the center, and local buses connect it to larger cities in the region. Visitors will find all basic amenities including accommodations, dining options, and shops without difficulty.
Did you know?
Olympic athlete Liesel Westermann, who won silver in the discus throw at the 1968 Summer Games, came from this Lower Saxon town. Her achievements in international competition brought the place recognition in the sports world for many years.
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St. Nikolai Kirche Sulingen
1.7 km
Jüdischer Friedhof Sulingen
2.2 km
Alte Superintendentur Sulingen
1.7 km
Raths-Apotheke Sulingen
1.8 km
Alte Bürgermeisterei Sulingen
1.7 km
St. Marien
6.9 km
Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche Landsberg a. Lech
5.1 km
Gebäude Lindenstraße 9
1.8 km
Freizeitbad Sulingen
1.4 km
Freibad Barenburg
5.2 kmWeddigeloh
9.5 kmSulinger Moor und Maasener Moor
4.4 kmSüdliches Kuhbachtal, Bobrink und Groß Lessener Moor
7 kmKleine Aue
4.9 kmSchwafördener Wald
7 kmWackelberge und angrenzende Landschaftsteile
9 kmMuseum am Stadtsee
1.4 kmRathloser Gehäge
5.3 kmLibellen-Biotop bei Swinelake
6 kmStadttheater Sulinger
1.9 kmFroschbrunnen
1.9 kmDer Sensenschmied
1.7 kmDer Zeitungsleser
1.8 kmMillstone
2.1 kmEuropastatue
1.9 kmWindpark Dillenberg
3.4 km
Storchennest
4.7 kmMemorial stone, memorial
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