Knesebeck

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For the German noble family, see House of Knesebeck.
Knesebeck
Stadtteil of Wittingen
Coat of arms of Knesebeck
Coat of arms
Location of Knesebeck
Knesebeck is located in Germany
Knesebeck
Knesebeck
Coordinates: 52°40′N 10°42′E / 52.667°N 10.700°E / 52.667; 10.700Coordinates: 52°40′N 10°42′E / 52.667°N 10.700°E / 52.667; 10.700
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictGifhorn
TownWittingen
Area
 • Total34.09 km2 (13.16 sq mi)
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
 • Total2,795
 • Density82/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
29379
Dialling codes+495834
Vehicle registrationGF
Websitewww.knesebeck.org
engraving by Merian, ca. 1650
Spielmannszug Jägercorps Knesebeck performing at the traditional Schützenfest
Butting Gruppe GmbH & Co. KG, company site
Knesebeck summer landscape

Knesebeck is a village in Gifhorn (district) (Lower-Saxony). It is home to an important industry (Butting Gruppe GmbH & Co. KG) in the region and promotes its traditions such as its music bands, sports clubs, cultural events and ecclesiastic life - which are an integrating factor for literally all layers of the society. People in Knesebeck are well known for their open and sociable character and for their hospitality.

Associations and Cultural Life[]

For events of the various local clubs, see the calendar of events.

Music Clubs[]

Sports Clubs[]

Activities[]

Economy[]

Industry
Consulting
Media
Craft
  • Bau- und Möbeltischlerei Holler GmbH
Schools and conferencing facilities

Health Care[]

Traffic and Infrastructure[]

Knesebeck is 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, Berlin and Frankfurt. Volkswagen operates regular business flights from the Braunschweig/Wolfsburg airport.

Tourism and Spare Time[]

There are possible opportunities in Knesebeck for jogging, hunting and horse-riding. Sport facilities are provided by the Knesebeck sports associations. There is a public outdoor swimming area which is a natural lake, a small indoor pool and sauna.

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

Personalities[]

  • Ernst von Lenthe, (* 23. November 1823 in Knesebeck, † 7. February 1888 in Hannover): Oberappellationsgerichtsrat, deputy
  • Bernd Fix (* 19. March 1962): Hacker (Chaos Computer Club)
  • Lars Nieberg (* 24. Juli 1963): Winner in the Olympic Games, Equestrian / Jumping

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