Estorf Explained

Estorf
Image Coa:Wappen Estorf.png
Coordinates:52.5908°N 9.1403°W
Image Plan:Estorf in NI.svg
State:Niedersachsen
District:Nienburg/Weser
Samtgemeinde:Mittelweser
Elevation:31
Area:19.78
Postal Code:31629
Area Code:05025
Licence:NI
Gemeindeschlüssel:03 2 56 006
Divisions:3
Website:www.estorf.de
Mayor:Jens Lange
Party:SPD

Estorf is a municipality in the district of Nienburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Within its borders lie the villages of Estorf, Leeseringen, and Nienburger Bruch.

History

The village was first mentioned in a document dated February 9th, 1096. Archaeological finds have led to the conclusion that there has been a permanent human settlement since 550 AD.[1]

During the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), the residents of Estorf built barns hidden in a nearby forest to hide and protect their harvest from marauding soldiers. Some of these barns can still be visited today.

Landmarks

Notes and References

  1. [:de:Estorf (Weser)]