Scharnhorst is a municipality in the district of Celle, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is located in the northwestern part of the district, on the river Aller. The weather in Scharnhorst is temperate, with average temperatures ranging from 3°C in January to 18°C in July. The history of Scharnhorst dates back to the 13th century, when it was first mentioned in a document. The town was named after the Prussian general Gerhard von Scharnhorst, who was born in Scharnhorst in 1755. Scharnhorst is home to a number of historical buildings, including the St. Laurentius Church, which was built in the 13th century, and the Scharnhorst Castle, which was built in the 16th century.
Geographic Data for Scharnhorst, Lower Saxony, Germany
| Latitude | 52° 43.000' |
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| Longitude | 10° 17.000' |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |