Bovenden: Burg Plesse - Eddigehausen - Fernmeldeturm 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.

Lower Saxony extends from the North Sea coast to the Harz Mountains, encompassing Wadden Sea mudflats, broad lowlands and wooded uplands. At its northern edge, the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea forms part of the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea, shaped twice daily by the tides. The Weser crosses the state on its way to the North Sea, while the Elbe marks much of its northeastern border. Inland, the Lüneburg Heath is associated with heather moorland and long-standing sheep farming. Hanover, the state capital, is known for the Herrenhausen Gardens, whose Great Garden is a major baroque ensemble. Explore further webcams across Lower Saxony to place the region in its wider geographic context.

Germany stretches from the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps on its southern border, encompassing northern plains, river valleys and forested uplands. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe have long connected its regions, while the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps give the south a more dramatic relief. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island reflect the capital’s role in German history and culture. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the Rhine, and the Bauhaus movement, founded in Weimar in 1919, transformed modern design far beyond Germany. Regional cooking, Christmas markets and brewing traditions bring further character to daily life. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Germany.