Holzminden

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Holzminden

Name

Holzminden

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Holzminden is a district capital in southern Lower Saxony, Germany, situated on the Weser River near the Solling hills. It is internationally renowned as a major center for the fragrance and flavoring industry.

Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of a rectangular sheet with two horizontal bands: an upper white band and a lower blue band. The aspect ratio is 3:5.

Symbolism: The colors white and blue represent the traditional city colors of Holzminden, derived from its historical symbols and heraldic heritage.

Statistics

Area

88.24 km²

Population

24,595

Location