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.

Estorf
Coat of arms of Estorf
Location of Estorf within Nienburg/Weser district
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Estorf is located in Germany
Estorf
Estorf
Estorf is located in Lower Saxony
Estorf
Estorf
Coordinates: 52°35′27″N 9°8′25″E / 52.59083°N 9.14028°E / 52.59083; 9.14028
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictNienburg/Weser
Municipal assoc.Mittelweser
Subdivisions3
Government
 • MayorJens Lange (SPD)
Area
 • Total19.78 km2 (7.64 sq mi)
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[1]
 • Total1,737
 • Density88/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
31629
Dialling codes05025
Vehicle registrationNI
Websitewww.estorf.de

History

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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.[2]

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

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Estorfer church

References

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  1. ^ "LSN-Online Regionaldatenbank, Tabelle A100001G: Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes, Stand 31. Dezember 2022" (in German). Landesamt für Statistik Niedersachsen.
  2. ^ de:Estorf (Weser)