Estorf
Municipality in Lower Saxony, Germany
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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 | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Estorf
within Nienburg/Weser district  | |
 Location of Estorf | |
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| Coordinates: 52°35′27″N 9°8′25″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| District | Nienburg/Weser |
| Municipal assoc. | Mittelweser |
| Subdivisions | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jens Lange (SPD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.78 km2 (7.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 1,722 |
| • Density | 87.06/km2 (225.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 31629 |
| Dialling codes | 05025 |
| Vehicle registration | NI |
| Website | www.estorf.de |
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.[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
- Baroque church from 1696 de:Kirche Estorf (Weser)
