Heidekreis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heidekreis
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Lower Saxony | |
| Capital | Bad Fallingbostel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,873.5 km2 (723.4 sq mi) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 142,200 | |
| • Density | 75.901/km2 (196.58/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | HK (until 31.7.2011: SFA) | |
| Website | soltau-fallingbostel.de | |
Heidekreis is a special kind of area in Germany called a "district" (or Landkreis in German). It is located in the state of Lower Saxony. Think of it like a county in some other countries. The main office for the district is in a town called Bad Fallingbostel.
What is Heidekreis?
Heidekreis is a district in northern Germany. It is known for its beautiful natural areas, especially the Lüneburg Heath. This area is a mix of towns, villages, and open countryside. It is a place where many people live and work.
Towns and Communities
Heidekreis is made up of several towns and smaller communities. These places work together to manage the district. Here are some of the main towns you can find in Heidekreis:
- Bad Fallingbostel
- Munster
- Schneverdingen
- Soltau
- Walsrode
Besides these main towns, there are also "Free municipalities" which are smaller towns that manage themselves. These include:
- Bispingen
- Neuenkirchen
- Wietzendorf
Some areas are grouped together into "Samtgemeinden." These are like groups of villages and smaller towns that share some services. There is also one "Unincorporated area" called Osterheide. This means it is not part of any town or municipality.
Images for kids
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Wilseder Berg in the Lüneburg Heath
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Heidekreis para niños
