Langen, Agricultural village in Geestland, Germany
Description
Langen is a village district in Geestland, situated on the western side of Hohen Lieth. The settlement spreads across a gently sloping landscape with the characteristics of a rural northern German community.
History
The village received its first recorded mention in 1139 when an archbishop transferred local properties for establishing a monastery in Bremen. This early connection to religious institutions shaped how the settlement developed over the following centuries.
Culture
The Ritzerberg burial mound from the Funnel Beaker culture period stands as a testament to early settlements in the northern German region.
Practical
The village has a railway station that provides connections to nearby towns and helps visitors arrive from surrounding areas. Local bus lines also connect the settlement to larger neighboring communities like Bremerhaven.
Did you know?
The Ritzerberg burial mound shows evidence of very early human settlement and dates back to the Funnel Beaker culture period. This archaeological remains make the area significant for understanding prehistoric northern Germany.
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