Ottersberg, municipality of Germany
Ottersberg is a small town in Lower Saxony situated on a sandy ridge formed by glaciers. The flat surrounding landscape with water-collecting areas in winter provides important habitat for various bird species.
The area originally belonged to the Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen founded in the late 1100s and later became part of the Duchy of Bremen under Swedish and Hanoverian rule. These shifts in power shaped the region's governance and administration for centuries.
The otter in the town's coat of arms is not a realistic animal but a heraldic symbol with a lion's face and claws, representing strength and pride. This emblem connects the town's name to an animal that may have once lived in the local waters.
The town is located about 20 kilometers north of Verden and 28 kilometers east of Bremen, accessible via the A1 motorway. A nearby train station provides connections to larger cities and makes public transport a convenient arrival option.
A former castle with still-visible ramparts and ditches has housed an art university since 1946 specializing in artistic and therapeutic education. The same historic site also hosts a Waldorf school continuing Rudolf Steiner's educational approach.
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