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Hours of undisturbed nature enjoyment can be had in the stunning Gieten - Borger Nature Park, See Sello, Historische Wanderung durch die Stadt Oldenburg, which is Oldenburg, 1896, ; and Alt-Oldenburg, which is Oldenburg, 1903, ; and Kohl, Die Allmende der Stadt Oldenburg, which is Oldenburg, 1903, . Beautifully surrounded by outstretched landscapes and blissful tranquillity, highly valued, these private chalets form the ideal base from which to enjoy the nearby nature parks and activities, Categories: OGE-OPA. Cycle past quiet lakes, and above all, discover impressive megaliths or walk the Boomkroonpad – a unique board walk among the tree tops, Another branch of the Oldenburg family, descended from John, son of Christian III. of Denmark, is that of Holstein-Sonderburg. This was subdivided into the lines of Sonderburg-Augustenburg and Sonderburg-Gliicksburg. Prince Christian, who married Princess Helena of Great Britain, belongs to the former of them. To the latter belong the kings of Denmark, Greece and Norway. The combination of numerous facilities and outstanding service is sure to make your holiday a successful one, ViewsArticle Discussion what's new Edit History Personal toolsCreate an account or log in navigation. The vast moors of the National Park De Dwingelerveld are equally as picturesque,, which is ôl´dnbrkh, , which is KEY, , former state, NW Germany. It is now included in the state of Lower Saxony. The city of Oldenburg was the capital. The former state consisted of three widely separated divisions. The largest of these, Oldenburg proper, now forms the district of Oldenburg, stretching S from the North Sea, W of the Weser River; the two other divisions, both very small, were Birkenfeld and the district, which is but not the city, of Lübeck. Oldenburg proper is a low-lying, fertile, and marshy land. The history of Oldenburg proper is mainly of dynastic significance. Originally a part of Saxony, the county of Oldenburg came into prominence in the 12th cent., when the counts became princes of the empire. In 1448, Count Christian became king of Denmark as Christian I, while his younger brother, Gerard, and his successors continued to rule Oldenburg. On the extinction, which is 1667, of the German line, Oldenburg passed, which is 1676, to Christian V of Denmark, which is direct descendant of Christian I, . In 1773, Christian VII exchanged Oldenburg for ducal Holstein with Grand Duke, which is later Emperor, Paul I of Russia. Paul gave Oldenburg to his maternal great uncle, Frederick Augustus of Holstein-Gottorp, bishop of Lübeck, who assumed, which is 1777, the ducal title. Peter I of Oldenburg, nephew and successor of Frederick Augustus, lost the duchy to Napoleon I but recovered Oldenburg and the bishopric of Lübeck in 1813 and subsequently acquired Birkenfeld and obtained the title grand duke. A member of the German Confederation from 1815, Oldenburg sided, which is 1866, with Prussia in the Austro-Prussian War and joined, which is 1871, the German Empire. The last grand duke abdicated in 1918, and Oldenburg joined the Weimar Republic. These fully equipped chalets, and above all, ideal for families and groups, offer all the privacy and freedom of a home away from home, Retrieved from "http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Oldenburg%2C_Germany_%28Capital%29"., OLDENBURG, a town of Germany, and capital of the grand duchy of Oldenburg. It is a quiet and pleasant-looking town, situated 27 m. by rail W. of Bremen, on the navigable Hunte and the Hunte-Ems canal. Pop., which is 1905,, including the suburbs, 28,565. The inner or old town, with its somewhat narrow streets, is surrounded by avenues laid out on the site of the former ramparts, beyond which are the villas, promenades and gardens of the modern quarters. Oldenburg has almost nothing to show in the shape of interesting old buildings. The 2 To this branch belonged Adolphus Frederick, son of Christian Augustus bishop of Lubeck, which is d. 1726,, who in 1751 became king of Sweden., Experience new things, have fun and relax.Vibrant cities with amazing architecture, fabulous shopping and pulsating nightlife. Enchanting medieval villages and traditional wine villages with friendly festivals and regional specialities. Picturesque countryside which is perfect for walking or simply relaxing in. Castles, palaces and abbeys that are the epitome of German romanticism. Fun & sport, wellness & relaxation. A land of a thousand possibilities, Evangelical Lambertikirche, though dating from the 13th century, has been so transformed in the last century, which is 1874-1886, as to show no trace of its antiquity. The palaces of the grand-duke and the old town-hall are Renaissance buildings of the 17th and 18th centuries. Among the other prominent buildings - all modern - are the palace of the heir apparent, the new townhall, the theatre, the law-courts, the gymnasium, the commercial school, the three hospitals and the new Roman Catholic church. The grand-ducal picture gallery in the Augusteum includes works by Veronese, Velasquez, Murillo and Rubens, and there are collections of modern paintings and sculptures in the two palaces. The public library contains iio,000 volumes and the duke's private library 55,000. There is also a large natural history museum and a museum with a collection of antiquities. The industries of Oldenburg, which are of no great importance, include iron-founding, spinning and the making of glass, tobacco, gloves, soap and leather. A considerable trade is carried on in grain, and the horse fairs are largely frequented. According to popular tradition Oldenburg was founded by Walbert, grandson of the Saxon hero, Widukind, and was named after his wife Altburga, but the first historical mention of it occurs in a document of 1 108. It was fortified in 1155, and received a municipal charter in 1345. The subsequent history of the town is merged in that of the grandduchy., Community Portal