Delmenhorst

Delmenhorst: town hallWater tower and town hall of Delmenhorst, Ger.

Delmenhorst, city, Lower Saxony Land (state), northwestern Germany. It lies on the Delme River, just west of Bremen. First mentioned in 1254, Delmenhorst developed around a moated castle belonging to a branch of the family of the dukes of Oldenburg, and it was chartered in 1371. Industrialization in the late 19th century caused rapid growth. The city is now a manufacturing centre specializing in linoleum; other products include cork, flooring, and foodstuffs. Pop. (2003 est.) 75,986.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Delmenhorst
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 06 May 2011
Access Date: March 14, 2025