Verden (German pronunciation: [ˈfeːɐ̯dn̩]) is a Kreis (district) in the centre of Lower Saxony, Germany.

Adjoining it are (from the northwest clockwise) the districts of Osterholz, Rotenburg, Heidekreis, Nienburg, and Diepholz, as well as the city of Bremen.

In the north, the Wümme River passes from west to the east across the district's territory.

The western half of the district is occupied by suburbs in the Bremen metropolitan area, e.g. the town of Achim.

The wavy line in the middle stands for the rivers Weser and Aller, while the three ears in the bottom symbolize the agricultural character of the district.