Knesebeck

For the German noble family, see Von dem Knesebeck.
Knesebeck
Stadtteil of Wittingen

Coat of arms
Knesebeck
Coordinates: 52°40′N 10°42′E / 52.667°N 10.700°ECoordinates: 52°40′N 10°42′E / 52.667°N 10.700°E
Country Germany
State Lower Saxony
District Gifhorn
Town Wittingen
Area
 • Total 34.09 km2 (13.16 sq mi)
Population (2004-12-31)
 • Total 2,795
 • Density 82/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 29379
Dialling codes +495834
Vehicle registration GF
Website www.knesebeck.org
Burg Knesebeck engraving by Merian, ca. 1650
Spielmannszug Jägercorps Knesebeck performing at the traditional Schützenfest
Butting company site
Knesebeck Summer landscape

Knesebeck is a lively village in Gifhorn (district) (Lower-Saxony). It is home to important industries in the region and offers at the same time good opportunities to recreate and socialize. Knesebeck actively cultivates its traditions such as its music, sports clubs, cultural events and ecclesiastic life. Associations are a well-established part of the social life - and well known as an integrating factor for literally all layers of the society. Their intrinsic do-it-yourself-spirit has led to outstanding events in the yearly calendar. People in Knesebeck are well known for their open and sociable character and for their hospitality.

Associations and Cultural Life

Sports

Culture

Companies

Stainless Steel Industries
Automotive Industries
Banking - Accounting and Consulting, Tax Consultancy
Print Media Industries
Craft
Education Facilities

Medical Aid and Health Care

Traffic and Infrastructure

Knesebeck is well-connected to the Deutsche Bahn railway network. Connections are slow, but they provide good access to the German high-speed railway network via Wolfsburg, Braunschweig and Uelzen. The Wolfsburg high-speed connections allow an easy access to the airports in Hannover, Frankfurt and Berlin. Volkswagen operates regular business flights from the Braunschweig/Wolfsburg airport. The closest airport served by cheap carrier flights is the Hamburg/Lübeck airport.

Tourism and Spare Time

There are good opportunities in Knesebeck for hiking, jogging, hunting and horse-riding. Sport facilities are provided by the Knesebeck associations #Sports. There is a public outdoor pool and beach, an indoor pool and sauna.

Attractions in the region are the Lüneburger Heide, the Otterzentrum in Hankensbüttel, the Phaeno and Autostadt in Wolfsburg, the historic old towns of Celle and Lüneburg as well as the Museumsdorf Hösseringen.

Politics

Ortsrat

The current mayor of Knesebeck is Heinz-Ulrich Kabrodt (SPD). The following parties are currently represented in the Ortsrat: CDU, SPD and FWG.

Emblem

The emblem of Knesebeck mimics a jumping red unicorn.

Personalities

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Knesebeck.