GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Weser River
The Weser flows entirely within Germany from the confluence of two headstreams toward the North Sea. Its lower estuary supports the ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven.
Fast Facts
- Beginning: Werra–Fulda confluence at Hann. Münden; course northward through Germany; mouth: North Sea through the Weser estuary.
- Facing downstream, the Aller enters from the right and the Diemel from the left.
- Bremen is inland on the lower river; Bremerhaven lies farther downstream at the estuary.
Connected lessons
- Weser RiverMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Elbe RiverRelated places
- Rhine RiverRelated places
- North SeaRelated places
- Harz MountainsRelated places