Wendisch Evern

Wendisch Evern is a municipality in Lüneburg district, Lower Saxony, situated in northern Germany's flat countryside. The area consists of several small villages and hamlets scattered across meadows and gently rolling terrain.

The municipality witnessed a significant historical moment on May 4, 1945, when German military leaders signed the unconditional surrender on Timeloberg. This event marked the end of World War II in northwestern Germany and left a lasting imprint on the region.

The municipality demonstrates community engagement through its membership in the Mayors for Peace organization, which it joined in December 2007.

The best way to explore the area is by taking the small roads that connect the villages and wind through the countryside. Visitors should expect rural conditions and remember this is a sparsely populated region with limited amenities.

A monument on Timeloberg now stands as a reminder of the surrender, replacing an earlier British memorial that occupied the site from 1945 to 1958. This location draws visitors interested in learning more about this turning point in the war.

Location: Lüneburg

Location: Ostheide

Elevation above the sea: 59 m

Shares border with: Barendorf, Vastorf

Website: http://ostheide.de

GPS coordinates: 53.21667,10.46667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49