Berne, Germany

Berne is a municipality in the district of Wesermarsch, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is on the left bank of the Weser, approximately 20 km east of Oldenburg and 25 km northwest of Bremen.

Berne
Church of Saint Aegidius
Coat of arms
Location of Berne within Wesermarsch district
BerneJadeBrakeOldenburg
Berne
Berne
Coordinates: 53°11′N 8°29′E
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictWesermarsch
Subdivisions34 districts
Government
  MayorHartmut Schierenstedt (Ind.)
Area
  Total85.2 km2 (32.9 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2019-12-31)[1]
  Total6,889
  Density81/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
27804
Dialling codes04406
Vehicle registrationBRA
Websitewww.berne.de

Notable people

The Canadian photographer Leonard Frank (1870-1944) was born in Berne. It is also the birthplace of musician, producer and songwriter Dieter Bohlen.

References


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