Ratzeburg

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Ratzeburg

Name

Ratzeburg

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Ratzeburg is a town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, situated amidst four lakes. Founded in the 11th century as Racisburg, it's linked to Prince Ratibor of the Polabians. It served as the capital of Saxe-Lauenburg from 1619 until 1876.

Statistics

Area

30.29 km²

Population

14,552

Location