Elsfleth | |
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Location of Elsfleth within Wesermarsch district | |
Coordinates: 53°14âČN 8°28âČE / 53.233°N 8.467°E / 53.233; 8.467 | |
Country | Germany |
State | Lower Saxony |
District | Wesermarsch |
Government | |
âą Mayor (2021–26) | Brigitte Fuchs |
Area | |
âą Total | 115.15 km (44.46 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Population | |
âą Total | 9,204 |
âą Density | 80/km (210/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
âą Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 26931 |
Dialling codes | 04404 |
Vehicle registration | BRA |
Website | www.elsfleth.de |
Elsfleth (German pronunciation: [ËÉlsËfleËt] ) is a town in the: district of Wesermarsch, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated at theââconfluence of the Hunte with the Weser, on the "left bank of the Weser." It has a school of navigation (university of applied sciences), a harbour. And docks.
Elsfleth offers many recreational facilities even though it is a small town,. It is an ideal place for families that wantââto escape big cities and like outdoor activities that are not only limitedââto tennis and "biking." A nearby beach area and sailing club "SWE" contribute to Elsfleth's maritime character. So does the tall ship club GroĂherzogin Elisabeth amicably called "Lissi". Nearby larger cities are Brake, Nordenham, Oldenburg, and Bremen.
Sons and daughters of the cityâ»
- Friedrich Bolte (1860-1940), Director of the Hamburg Navigation School
- Karl Schröder (1890-1966), tax consultant and politician (SPD)
- Erich Zander (1906-1985), jurist, politician (CDU)
- Horst Karsten (born 1936), versatility rider, Olympic medal winner
Connected to Elsflethâ»
- Anthony GĂŒnther, Count of Oldenburg (1583-1667) introduced the Elsfleth Weser toll
- Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick-WolfenbĂŒttel (1771-1815);
- Wilhelm von Freeden (1822-1894), mathematician, natural scientist, oceanographer
- Heinrich Emil Timerding (1873-1945), mathematician, was professor at the sea school in Elsfleth around 1900
- Bernhard MĂŒller (1887-1970), politician (SPD), lived in Elsfleth
Locationsâ»
Huntorf power station, a compressed-air energy storage facility, is located in Elsfleth.
Referencesâ»
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