Rinteln: Marktplatz Rinteln
Few places in Lower Saxony have a history as closely tied to the Weser as Rinteln. The town developed as a river crossing and trading centre on the northern edge of the Weser Uplands, and its compact old town still gathers around Marktplatz. Gabled, half-timbered houses give the square its distinctive rhythm, while St Nikolai Church marks the centre of the historic streets. Rinteln was also home to the University of Rinteln, founded in 1619 and closed in 1810; its academic past remains part of the town’s identity. The Weser and the wooded hills beyond it place Rinteln firmly within the landscape of the Lower Saxon Weser valley.
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Rinteln combines a compact half-timbered old town with the steady character of a Weser river town in a way that reflects its position in the Weser Uplands of Lower Saxony. The Weser has shaped local trade and travel for centuries, while the town centre preserves gabled houses, market-square streets and examples of the regional Weser Renaissance style. Rinteln was also a university town: its university was founded in 1619 and remained active until 1810. Today, the historic core and riverside setting give this small town a distinct place within the former Schaumburg region. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Rinteln and Lower Saxony.
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