Sandbostel is a municipality located in the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) in northwestern Germany. It is situated approximately 43 km north-east of Bremen and 60 km west of Hamburg. The town serves as part of the Samtgemeinde Selsingen.
The municipality is characterized by its geography, specifically the Oste river, which flows through the area. As of 2024, Sandbostel had a population of 799 inhabitants.