Nienburg, Lower Saxony

Nienburg is a town and capital of the district Nienburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany.GeographySituated on the scenic German Timber-Frame Road, Nienburg lies on the river Weser, approximately 55km southeast of Bremen, and 45km northwest of Hanover. Nienburg is the largest town in the Middle Weser Region.Demography(as of Dec. 31st)StructureNienburg, including quarters Erichshagen Holtorf Langendamm Schäferhof/Kattriede Nordertor Leintor Lehmwandlung AlpheideHistoryThe major reason for the emergence and development of Nienburg into the largest city in the Middle Weser region was its location at a convenient ford in the Weser River, leading to multiple trade routes radiating from the location. As early as 1025 the location was referred to as Negenborg, i.e. New Castle. In 1215 it began to be referred to as a city, a civitas, when Count Henry I of Hoya began the residence of his ruling line. From 1582 until 1866 the Guelph (Welf) Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg controlled the county, except for Napoleonic French rule from 1803 to 1813.The former suburb Wölpe refers to Grafen (earl) von Wölpe and the associated castle.PoliticsMayorThe mayor is Henning Onkes . He was reelected in 2014 against three competitors.