Hodenhagen, Municipality in Heidekreis, Germany
Description
Hodenhagen is a municipality in Heidekreis, Lower Saxony, located along the Aller river valley. The area encompasses several villages and includes Serengeti Park, which houses wildlife facilities within the municipal boundaries.
History
Two castles shaped the medieval landscape here: Hudemühlen and Hodenhagen, both built near river routes for strategic protection. These strongholds served to control and defend the region during the Middle Ages.
Culture
The place carries stories of Hinzelmann, a legendary supernatural figure connected to the former Hudemühlen Castle in the area. These tales remain woven into local identity and how residents relate to their surroundings.
Practical
The municipality is easily accessible from surrounding towns and sits in a rural area with good road connections. Its location near river valleys and the wildlife park makes it convenient for both nature visits and family outings.
Did you know?
The territory contains Serengeti Park, which merges African animal enclosures with entertainment facilities in an unusual setting for northern Germany. This combination brings visitors close to wildlife they would not typically encounter in this region.
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Serengeti Park
2.7 km
Ahlden House
2.1 km
Hodenhagen Castle
2.2 km
Bunkenburg
2 km
Blankenhagen Castle
3.7 km
Hoher Stein
9.1 km
Rittergut Böhme
7.8 km
St. Johannis der Täufer
2.2 km
Blankenburg Castle
2.2 km
Burg Bierde
5.9 km
Moor in der Schotenheide
6.7 km
Bansee
6.7 km
Aller-Leinetal
1.8 km
St. Thomas und Maria
700 m
St. Johannes der Täufer-Kirche
8 km
Jewish Cemetery at Ahlden
2.8 km
Zum heiligen Kreuz
4 km
Großsteingrab Krelingen
7.3 km
Ostenholz church
9.1 km
St. Pauli
6.6 km
Ruensteen Walsrode
9 km
Gut Wiedenhausen
1.2 km
Ehrenfriedhof Essel
8.3 km
Scheunenviertel Ahlden
2.7 km
Gut III
7.2 km
Aller-Leinetal
1.5 km
Untere Allerniederung
5.9 km
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