Our town

Lingen is a modern and historical town with a population of 57,000. It is considered the cultural and economic centre of the region. Retail trade, gastronomy and weekly markets characterise the lively...

Ten districts form the outer frame of the town of Lingen: Altenlingen, Baccum, Bramsche, Brockhausen, Brögbern, Clusorth-Bramhar, Darme, Holthausen, Laxten and Schepsdorf.

Stolpersteine point to the fate of the persecuted and murdered Jewish citizens of Lingen.

Five town twinning schemes (link) enrich urban life and connect citizens beyond the borders of the country: Burton upon Trent/East Staffordshire (UK), Bielawa (Poland), Marienberg (Germany), Salt (Spa...

New in Lingen? In the new citizens brochure you will find important information about our town. Our films offer you an insight into the diversity of Lingen. Films and the brochure are only available i...

The award of honorary citizenship is the most important distinction that a municipality or city can bestow on personalities. The following people are currently honorary citizens of the city of Lingen ...

Lingen has been a fair trade town since 2015: We support fair trade and are committed to sustainable products.