Bovenden

Bovenden straddles the Leine Valley in southern Lower Saxony, and its position just north of Göttingen has tied it to both the university city and the surrounding rural districts. The Leine is the area’s defining watercourse, with wooded slopes rising near the valley. Above the municipality stands Plesse Castle, a medieval hilltop fortress whose ruins are Bovenden’s best-known historic landmark. It was the seat of the Lords of Plesse, a noble family documented from the 12th century. Bovenden combines an established local centre with several outlying communities, retaining a distinctly regional character beside the larger city. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Bovenden and southern Lower Saxony.

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