Oldenburg Map

Description: This map shows streets, trails, boardwalk, houses, buildings, cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels, monuments, museums, public toilets, parking lots, shops, churches, points of interest, and parks in Oldenburg.

Oldenburg is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany, with approximately 177,000 inhabitants, located between Bremen and the Netherlands. The city served as the residence and capital of the Counts, Dukes, and Grand Dukes of Oldenburg from the 14th century until 1918. Oldenburg maintains a distinctive character as a former princely residence with numerous parks, museums, and cultural institutions.

The Oldenburg Castle (Oldenburger Schloss), originally a medieval fortress rebuilt in neo-classical style, houses the State Museum for Art and Cultural History with collections spanning from medieval to modern periods. The Horst-Janssen-Museum displays works by the graphic artist and other contemporary artists. The State Museum for Nature and Man features natural history, archaeology, and ethnology exhibits including moorland preservation displays.

The Lamberti Church, dating from the 13th century, features Gothic architecture with a distinctive spire. The Schlossgarten (Palace Garden) provides extensive parkland in the city center. The Botanical Garden offers diverse plant collections and greenhouses.

The University of Oldenburg, founded in 1973, emphasizes teacher education, sustainability research, and hearing sciences. The city's economy includes insurance companies, with Öffentliche Versicherungen Oldenburg headquartered here, wind energy industry companies, and information technology. Oldenburg's location benefits from proximity to Bremen and North Sea ports. The city maintains a vibrant cultural scene with theaters, galleries, and the annual Oldenburg International Film Festival. The extensive bicycle infrastructure makes cycling a popular transportation mode.