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Landkreis Schaumburg
District
Coat of arms of Landkreis Schaumburg
Coat of arms
Country  Germany
State Lower Saxony
Capital Stadthagen
Area
 • Total 676 km2 (261 sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration SHG, RI
Website landkreis-schaumburg.de

Schaumburg is a special area in Lower Saxony, Germany. It's called a Landkreis, which is like a county or district. The main city in Schaumburg is Stadthagen. This district is known for its beautiful nature and interesting towns. It's a great place to explore!

Towns in Schaumburg

Municipalities in SHG
Map showing towns and municipalities in Schaumburg district

Schaumburg has several important towns. Each town has its own unique history and things to see. Here are some of the main towns:

  • Auetal
    • DEU Auetal COA
      Coat of arms of Auetal
    • This town is known for its lovely valleys and green areas. Its main part is Rehren.
  • Obernkirchen
    • Wappen Obernkirchen
      Coat of arms of Obernkirchen
    • Obernkirchen is famous for its sandstone. This stone has been used in many buildings for a long time.
  • Rinteln
    • Wappen Rinteln
      Coat of arms of Rinteln
    • Rinteln is a historic town located by the Weser River. It has a charming old town center.
  • Bückeburg
    • Wappen Bueckeburg
      Coat of arms of Bückeburg
    • Bückeburg is home to a beautiful castle, Bückeburg Castle. It's a very popular place to visit.
  • Stadthagen
    • Kleines Wappen Stadthagen
      Coat of arms of Stadthagen
    • Stadthagen is the capital city of the Schaumburg district. It's a busy center for the area.

Collective Municipalities (Samtgemeinden)

Besides individual towns, Schaumburg also has "Samtgemeinden." These are groups of smaller towns and villages that work together. They share some services to make things easier for everyone.

  • Rodenberg
    • Wappen Samtgemeinde Rodenberg
      Coat of arms of Samtgemeinde Rodenberg
    • This group includes towns like Apelern, Hülsede, Lauenau, Messenkamp, Pohle, and Rodenberg itself.
  • Nenndorf
    • Wappen Bad Nenndorf
      Coat of arms of Samtgemeinde Nenndorf
    • This collective municipality includes Bad Nenndorf, Hohnhorst, Haste, and Suthfeld. Bad Nenndorf is known for its spa.
  • Eilsen
    • Wappen Samtgemeinde Eilsen
      Coat of arms of Samtgemeinde Eilsen
    • This group includes Bad Eilsen, Ahnsen, Bucholz, Heeßen, and Luhden. Bad Eilsen is another spa town.
  • Niedernwöhren
    • DEU SG Niedernwoehren COA
      Coat of arms of Samtgemeinde Niedernwöhren
    • This collective municipality includes Niedernwöhren, Meerbeck, Lauenhagen, Nordsehl, Pollhagen, and Wiedensahl.
  • Sachsenhagen
    • Wappen Samtgemeinde Sachsenhagen
      Coat of arms of Samtgemeinde Sachsenhagen
    • This group includes Sachsenhagen, Auhagen, Hagenburg, and Wölpinghausen.
  • Nienstädt
    • Wappen Samtgemeinde Nienstaedt
      Coat of arms of Samtgemeinde Nienstädt
    • This collective municipality includes Nienstädt, Seggebruch, Helpsen, and Hespe.
  • Lindhorst
    • This group includes Lindhorst, Heuerßen, Lüdersfeld, and Beckedorf.

Images for kids

  • Auetal in SHG

    Auetal's location within Schaumburg

  • Obernkirchen in SHG

    Obernkirchen's location within Schaumburg

  • Rinteln in SHG

    Rinteln's location within Schaumburg

  • Bückeburg in SHG

    Bückeburg's location within Schaumburg

  • Stadthagen in SHG

    Stadthagen's location within Schaumburg

  • Samtgemeinde Rodenberg in SHG

    Samtgemeinde Rodenberg's location within Schaumburg

  • Samtgemeinde Nenndorf in SHG

    Samtgemeinde Nenndorf's location within Schaumburg

  • Samtgemeinde Eilsen in SHG

    Samtgemeinde Eilsen's location within Schaumburg

  • Samtgemeinde Niedernwöhren in SHG

    Samtgemeinde Niedernwöhren's location within Schaumburg

  • Samtgemeinde Sachsenhagen in SHG

    Samtgemeinde Sachsenhagen's location within Schaumburg

  • Samtgemeinde Nienstädt in SHG

    Samtgemeinde Nienstädt's location within Schaumburg

  • Samtgemeinde Lindhorst in SHG

    Samtgemeinde Lindhorst's location within Schaumburg

See also

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