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Langen

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.

Location
Elevation above the sea
7 m
GPS coordinates
53.61161,8.60322
Latest update
December 20, 2025 11:43

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