Bad Fallingbostel
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bad Fallingbostel is the administrative seat of the Heidekreis district in Lower Saxony, Germany. Located in the Lüneburg Heath region, it is known as a spa town and former garrison base.
Flag Description: The flag of Bad Fallingbostel consists of two horizontal bands of red and white with a side ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper red field shows two crossed white gable boards stylized as horse heads facing outwards, while the lower white field features a black beehive above a blue wavy base.
Symbolism: The red and white colors reflect the regional colors of Lower Saxony. The crossed horse heads represent traditional Lower Saxon timber-framed architecture. The beehive symbolizes apiculture, closely tied to the surrounding Lüneburg Heath, while the blue wavy base represents the Böhme River.
Flag Description: The flag of Bad Fallingbostel consists of two horizontal bands of red and white with a side ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper red field shows two crossed white gable boards stylized as horse heads facing outwards, while the lower white field features a black beehive above a blue wavy base.
Symbolism: The red and white colors reflect the regional colors of Lower Saxony. The crossed horse heads represent traditional Lower Saxon timber-framed architecture. The beehive symbolizes apiculture, closely tied to the surrounding Lüneburg Heath, while the blue wavy base represents the Böhme River.
Statistics
Area
63.70 km²
Population
12,384