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The Weser is a river in northwestern Germany formed at Hann. Münden by the confluence of the Fulda and Werra. From there it flows north through the German states of Lower Saxony and Bremen, passing the cities of Minden, Bremen, and Bremerhaven before reaching the North Sea through the Weser estuary. The river supports inland navigation and connects parts of central Germany with the North Sea port system.
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Where does the Weser River begin and end?
The Weser begins at Hann. Münden where the Fulda and Werra meet. It flows north to the North Sea near Bremerhaven, with the Weser section measuring about 422 kilometers. [Lower Saxony water authority](https://www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de/wasserrahmenrichtlinie/flussgebietseinheit_weser/flussgebietseinheit-fge-weser-43621.html)
Which cities does the Weser pass through?
The river passes through or near Minden, Bremen, and Bremerhaven. Bremen is especially associated with the lower Weser and its long history as a port city.
Is the Weser entirely in Germany?
Yes, the Weser and its main source rivers lie within Germany. Its drainage area includes Lower Saxony and Bremen before the river reaches the North Sea.
Why is Hann. Münden important to the Weser?
Hann. Münden is recognized as the point where the Fulda and Werra unite to form the Weser. A landmark called the Weserstein marks this confluence and the traditional beginning of the river. [Hann. Münden tourism](https://hann.muenden-erlebnisregion.de/en/poi/weserstein)
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