Soltau
town in Heidekreis District, in Lower Saxony, Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Soltau is a mid-sized town in Heidekreis in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is in the middle of Lüneburg Heath. About 22,000 people live there. The town is known for its tourist attractions like the Heide-Park, the Soltau-Therme and the Soltau Toy Museum.
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Soltau | |
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Coordinates: 52°59′N 9°50′E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Lower Saxony |
District | Heidekreis |
Government | |
• Mayor (2021–26) | Olaf Klang[1] (Ind.) |
Area | |
• Total | 203.25 km2 (78.48 sq mi) |
Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
Population (2022-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 21,808 |
• Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 29614 |
Dialling codes | 05191 |
Vehicle registration | HK |
Website | www.soltau.de |
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Today, Soltau has three primary schools, a grammar school, a middle school, a secondary modern school and a special needs school.