| Lauenburg | |
 Map of Schleswig-Holstein highlighting the district of Lauenburg |
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| State | Schleswig-Holstein |
| District seat | Ratzeburg |
| Area | 1263 km² |
| Population | 182,600 (2002) |
| Pop. density | 145 /km² |
| Licence plate code | RZ |
| Web page | herzogtum-lauenburg.de |
Lauenburg (in full Herzogtum Lauenburg, "Duchy of Lauenburg") is the southernmost district in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Germany (Deutschland is a Federal Republic consisting of sixteen States, known in German as Länder (singular is the northernmost of the 16 ''Bundesländer'' in Germany. The former English name was Sleswick-Holsatia the Danish name is Ratzeburg (ˈʁatsəbʊʁk is a Town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume German car number plates ( Kfz-Kennzeichen) show the place where the car carrying them is registered is the northernmost of the 16 ''Bundesländer'' in Germany. The former English name was Sleswick-Holsatia the Danish name is Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. It is bounded by (from the west and clockwise) the district of Stormarn, the city of Lübeck, the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (districts of Nordwestmecklenburg and Ludwigslust), the state of Lower Saxony (districts of Lüneburg and Harburg), and the city state of Hamburg. Stormarn is a district in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is bounded by (from the north and clockwise the districts of Segeberg and Ostholstein Lübeck ( is the second largest City in Schleswig-Holstein, in Northern Germany, and one of the major Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, sometimes translated as Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania or Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, is a state in Northern Germany comprising Nordwestmecklenburg ( Northwestern Mecklenburg) is a Kreis (district in the north-western part of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Ludwigslust is a Kreis (district in the southwest of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. Lower Saxony ( German: Niedersachsen ch is pronounced before an s --> lies in north-western Germany and is second Lüneburg is a district in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is bounded by (from the southeast and clockwise the districts of Lüchow-Dannenberg, Uelzen Harburg is a district ( Landkreis) in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is bounded by (from the east and clockwise the districts of Lüneburg Hamburg (English, German: ˈhambʊɐk local pronunciation Low German / Low Saxon: Hamborg) is the second-largest city in Germany
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Geography
This area contains a number of historically important towns, e. g. Lauenburg, Mölln and Ratzeburg. Mölln is a town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is surrounded by several small lakes (Stadtsee Schulsee Ziegelsee Hegesee Schmalsee Lütauer See Ratzeburg (ˈʁatsəbʊʁk is a Town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. This importance was due to the Old Salt Route (Alte Salzstraße), one of the major medieval trade routes. The Old Salt Route (German Alte Salzstraße) was a medieval trade route in northern Germany for the transport of salt. Salt from the salt-works south of the Elbe river was transported northward to Lübeck. Lübeck ( is the second largest City in Schleswig-Holstein, in Northern Germany, and one of the major The transport of salt was also the motive for constructing the oldest artificial waterway of Europe, the Stecknitz Canal (1398). The Elbe-Lübeck Canal (also known as "Elbe-Trave Canal" is an artificial waterway in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It was replaced in 1900 by the Elbe-Lübeck Canal. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar The Elbe-Lübeck Canal (also known as "Elbe-Trave Canal" is an artificial waterway in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The landscape is characterized by numerous lakes, forming the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park. The largest lake is the Ratzeburger See with an area of 16 km². Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of
Politics
Coat of arms
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The coat of arms display a white horse, the ancient symbol of the duchy of Lauenburg. A coat of arms or armorial bearings (often just arms for short in European tradition is a design belonging to a particular person (or group of people The horse is surrounded by a black and white checked border, which represents the colours of Prussia. Prussia ( Latin: Borussia, Prutenia; Prūsija Prūsija Prusy Old Prussian: Prūsa) was most recently a historic state This is a modified version of the arms used when Lauenburg was part of the Danish monarchy, 1815-1864. The former arms featured a golden horse's head on a red shield.
The coat of arms were granted on November 12, 1866, after Lauenburg became part of Prussia. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Year 1866 ( MDCCCLXVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common After the duchy became a district the usage of the coat of arms was discontinued, as districts were not allowed to use coats of arms. The coat of arms is sometimes displayed with a crown on top. |
Landrat
From 1873 to 1882 the hereditary land marshal (Erblandmarschall) was responsible for administration and the appointment of offices. Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The landrat, as a Prussian official, dealt only with the national administration.
- 1873 - 1874: Regierungsassessor Jungbluth
- 1874 - 1881: Graf Andreas von Bernstorff
After October 1, 1882, the landrat became responsible also for local administration, free from state control. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
- 1882 - 1897: Oskar von Dolega-Kozierowski
- 1897 - 1900: Graf Finck von Finckenstein
- 1900 - 1907: Friedrich von Bülow
- 1907 - 1919: Emil Mathis
- 1919 - 1927: Kurt Schönberg
- 1927 - 1933: Gustav Voigt
- 1933 - 1938: Theodor Fründt, NSDAP
- 1939 - 1945: Erich Jüttner, NSDAP
A change in government came after the Second World War with the 1946 county statute issued by the British military government. The, officially National Socialist German Workers' Party, ( abbreviated NSDAP) was a Political party in Germany between 1919 and 1945 The, officially National Socialist German Workers' Party, ( abbreviated NSDAP) was a Political party in Germany between 1919 and 1945 World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The landrat now temporarily functioned as an honorary head of the district council (Kreistag), which now dealt with the administration of the district directly. Later, however, the landrat took over the district administration again.
- 1945 - 1946: Ewald Raaz
- 1946 - 1948: Wilhelm Gülich, SPD
- 1948 - 1950: Fritz Vagt, CDU
- 1950 - 1969: Gerhard Wandschneider
- 1969 - 1975: Klaus Prößdorf
- 1975 - 2002: Günter Kröpelin, CDU
- 2002 - current: Gerd Krämer, no party
District President
The district president (Kreispräsident) is the chairman of the district council and is selected from its members. The Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands) is the largest Political party in Germany. The Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands) is the largest Political party in Germany. The present is the Time that is perceived directly not as a recollection or a speculation The president chairs the meetings of the council and represents the district, together with the landrat, abroad.
- 19?? - 1994: Norbert Brackmann, CDU
- 1994 - 2003: Helga Hinz, SPD
- 2003 - present: Meinhard Füllner, CDU
Organisation
Contrary to others in Schleswig-Holstein, the district is characterized by numerous relatively small municipalities, in which direct democracy and citizens' participation are pracitsed. The Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands) is the largest Political party in Germany. The Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands) is the largest Political party in Germany. The administration takes place mostly via offices, which are often of a very manageable size. To that extent, the scope of the planned Schleswig-Holstein administrative structure law will be not insignificant: after the draft of the Ministry of the Interior, a minimum size is to be implemented of 8000 inhabitants for amts and amt-free municipalities as regional reorganization to 1 April 2007. " Amt " is a type of Administrative division of some Northern European countries Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Thus, the existence of six of the eleven amts of the district are threatened. However, a minimum size for municipalities belonging to an amt has not yet been determined. Until the deadline the possibility exists for voluntary unions, which can cross district boundaries after the draft as well.
The economical emphasis of the district lies in the Hamburg bacon-belt, while the eastern part, in the water-rich Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park, caters more to tourism and is largely agricultural. The district belongs to metropolitan Hamburg.
Transportation
- In 2003, the public transit system in the district was integrated into the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV is an company coordinating the Public transport in and around Hamburg, Germany.
- Connections to the Autobahn network are made by the A1 (Hamburg–Lübeck) in the west, the A 24 (Hamburg–Berlin) in the south, the A 25 (Geesthacht–Hamburg) and the A 20 (Lübeck–Rostock) in the north. (German ˈaʊtoːbaːn plural Autobahnen; English /ˈɔːtəʊbɑːn/ is the German word for a major high- Speed Road restricted to motor is an Autobahn in Germany. It runs from Oldenburg in Holstein to Saarbrücken, a distance of 730km (456 miles but is incomplete between Cologne History Planning for the autobahn began as far back as the 1930s before World War II numerous bridges and sections of roadside shoulder were built between Hamburg and Berlin Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Exit list |} Geesthacht (geːstˈhaxt is the largest city in the District of the Duchy of Lauenburg (Herzogtum Lauenburg in Schleswig-Holstein in Northern Germany Exit list |-|colspan="3"|---- Extension planned toward Drochtersen |-|colspan="3"|----|} Rostock (ˈʁɔstɔk from Polabian Roz toc, literally "to flow apart" is the largest City in the north German state
- Railway connections exist from Hamburg to Büchen and on to Berlin; and from Lueneburg to Büchen and on to Lübeck, via Mölln/Ratzeburg. Büchen is a municipality in the district of Lauenburg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Both routes are operated by the Deutsche Bahn AG. Deutsche Bahn AG ( DB AG, DBAG or DB) is the German national Railway company From Bergedorf to Geesthacht there is still the old Bergedorf-Geesthachter Eisenbahn (BGE) freight route, which now serves as a museum railroad line and belongs to the private AKN Eisenbahn. Bergedorf (German language) is the largest of the seven boroughs of Hamburg, Germany and a quarter within this borough Geesthacht (geːstˈhaxt is the largest city in the District of the Duchy of Lauenburg (Herzogtum Lauenburg in Schleswig-Holstein in Northern Germany AKN Eisenbahn AG is a railway company operating commuter and freight trains in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.
- In the Elbe harbour of Lauenburg is one end of the Elbe-Lübeck Canal, opened in 1900. The Elbe ( die Elbe Low German: de Ilv) is one of the major Rivers of Central Europe. The Elbe-Lübeck Canal (also known as "Elbe-Trave Canal" is an artificial waterway in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar It connects the Central European canal network, via the Trave with Lübeck and the Baltic Sea. For other meanings see ''trave'' in Wiktionary The Trave (ˈtʁaːvə is a River of Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany Lübeck ( is the second largest City in Schleswig-Holstein, in Northern Germany, and one of the major The Baltic Sea is a Brackish inland sea located in Northern Europe, from 53°N to 66°N Latitude and from 20°E to 26°E Longitude. The canal served as the Old Salt Route. The Old Salt Route (German Alte Salzstraße) was a medieval trade route in northern Germany for the transport of salt.
- Nearby airports are Lübeck Airport and Hamburg Airport. Lübeck Airport, also known as Lübeck Blankensee Airport (Flughafen Lübeck Blankensee is an Airport in Germany located 5 miles (8km south of Hamburg Airport, also known as Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport (Flughafen Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel is an international Airport serving Hamburg, Germany
History
The district calls itself "Duchy of Lauenburg", since it goes back to the medieval Duchy of Lauenburg, which was one of the remnants of the original Duchy of Saxony. The mediæval Duchy of Saxony was a late Early Middle Ages "Carolingian Stem duchy " covering the greater part of Northern Germany. The Duchy of Saxony was divided in 1260 into the two states of Saxony-Wittenberg and Saxony-Lauenburg.
Saxony-Lauenburg was soon known as Lauenburg (without "Saxony" mentioned in its name). While the territory of Saxony-Wittenberg changed drastically over the centuries, the Duchy of Lauenburg remained almost unchanged, until it lost its independence in 1689, when it was inherited by the Principality of Lüneburg. Lüneburg-Celle was a dynastic division of the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg in the Holy Roman Empire. 1815-1864 it belonged to the Duke of Holstein and the King of Denmark, who was one and the same. Holstein (ˈhɔlʃtain ( Low German: Holsteen, Danish: Holsten, Latin and historical English: Holsatia) The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe In 1864 it fell to Prussia. Prussia ( Latin: Borussia, Prutenia; Prūsija Prūsija Prusy Old Prussian: Prūsa) was most recently a historic state For a short period Lauenburg was still an autonomous entity, but in 1876 it was incorporated as a district into the Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein.
Lauenburg was the first capital of the district. In 1937 the city of Ratzeburg, which had formerly been a part of Mecklenburg, became a part of the district. Ratzeburg (ˈʁatsəbʊʁk is a Town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Mecklenburg ( Low German: Mekelnborg) is a region in northern Germany comprising the western and larger part of the federal state Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Towns and municipalities
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External links
- Official website (German)
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