Harburg (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harburg
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Lower Saxony | ||
| Capital | Winsen (Luhe) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1,245 km2 (481 sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Vehicle registration | WL | ||
| Website | landkreis-harburg.de | ||
Harburg is a special kind of area in Germany called a Landkreis, which means a district. It is located in the northern part of Lower Saxony, one of Germany's states. The district's main town, or capital, is Winsen (Luhe). Harburg district is known for its mix of towns, villages, and beautiful natural areas.
What is a District?
A district like Harburg is a local government area. It helps manage things for many towns and villages that are grouped together. Think of it like a county in other countries. The district government takes care of things like roads, schools, and public services for everyone living there.
Towns and Villages
The Harburg district is made up of several towns and many smaller villages. Some of the larger towns include Buchholz in der Nordheide and Winsen (Luhe). Other important towns are Neu Wulmstorf, Rosengarten, Seevetal, and Stelle.
Many smaller villages in the district are grouped into what are called Samtgemeinden. This German word means "collective municipalities." These are groups of smaller towns that work together to share services. This helps them manage things more easily. For example, the Samtgemeinde of Elbmarsch includes villages like Drage and Marschacht.
