Buxtehude

Buxtehude is a small city in the German state of Lower Saxony.

Understand
There have been signs of a settlement here since the bronze age. Is now the location of a number of major companies including divisions of Airbus and Unilever.

History
Buxtehude was a member of the Hanseatic League.

Get around
The size of the city is ideal for exploration on foot or by bike.

Go next
Buxtehude is surrounded by the Altes Land, one of the biggest fruit growing areas with cherry and apple plantations. It's an ideal area for cycling along the Este river and admire the farm houses, that throughout the area feature thatched roofs and unique wooden entrances with intricate carvings.


 * Hamburg
 * Jork
 * Neukloster-Hedendorf - forest of Neukloster
 * Stade
 * Buchholz in der Nordheide