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The joined community 'Altes Amt Lemförde' (around 8.000 citizens) is situated in the North-German lowland in the triangle of the big cities Osnabrück-Bremen-Hanover in Lower Saxony' s south-western part at the foot of the Stemweder hill south of the county town Diepholz.

Part of the joined community are the 7 member communities Brockum, Hüde, Lembruch, Lemförde, Marl, Quernheim and Stemshorn. Central village and at the same administration seat is the over 750 year old market town Lemförde.

The Dümmer, Lower Saxony's second largest inland lake is situated completely in the area of the joined community. Its catchment area stretches from neighbouring Osnabrück onto the southern bordering state North Rhine-Westphalia from Minden via Herford, Bielefeld, Gütersloh, Münster to Rheine. People who visit the joined community use the diverse leisure time options, enjoy the enormous nature reserve Ochsenmoor or hike the Stemweder hill.

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In the last years important industry settlements have sprung up in the area of the joined community. International and innovative working businesses e.g. the company Elastogran GmbH, a business of the BASF-Group, and 'ZF Lemförder', a worldwide recognised partner in the automobile industry for chassis and steering applications but also handicrafts and boats building as well trading businesses secure thousands of jobs.

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Surrounded by a charming countryside Lemförde is a holiday and day trip destination for the whole family.

The Dümmer-Lake is with 16 sqkm diked surface North-Germany's second largest inland lake and an ideal water sports terrain for sailors and surfers.

The Dümmer has a special charm even in winter, especially for ice-sailors and ice skaters.

Do come and spend your holidays here in Dümmer land and see for yourself.

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The Amtshof is the jewel of the market town Lemförde. Here at the knight's hall is the 'cultural scene' happening. Means one meets here for concerts, readings, speeches and meetings.

People who want to get married have here the option to say yes in an especially pretty ambiance. Who wouldn't like to try and sit down on a noble knight's chair?
At the upper floor is the branch of the joined community administration situated including the social welfare office, public order office and the registration office.