Unterlüß

Unterlüß
Ortsteil of Südheide

Coat of arms
Unterlüß
Coordinates: 52°51′1″N 10°17′29″E / 52.85028°N 10.29139°ECoordinates: 52°51′1″N 10°17′29″E / 52.85028°N 10.29139°E
Country Germany
State Lower Saxony
District Celle
Municipality Südheide
Area
 • Total 77.53 km2 (29.93 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)
 • Total 3,486
 • Density 45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 29345
Dialling codes 05827
Vehicle registration CE
Website www.unterluess.de

Unterlüß is a village and a former municipality in the district of Celle, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2015 it is part of the municipality Südheide. It is situated approximately 30 km northeast of Celle, and 25 km southwest of Uelzen.

History

From August 1944 to April 1945, a satellite camp of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp was in operation at Unterlüß-Altensothrieth. Guarded by SS staff, around 600 female prisoners were forced to clear forest, do building work or to work at the Rheinmetall munitions works.[1]:204

References

  1. ↑ Knoch, Habbo (ed) (2010). Bergen-Belsen: Wehrmacht POW Camp 1940–1945, Concentration Camp 1943–1945, Displaced Persons Camp 1945–1950. Catalogue of the permanent exhibition. Wallstein. ISBN 978-3-8353-0794-0.