Knesebeck
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.
Knesebeck | |
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Stadtteil of Wittingen | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Knesebeck 
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| Coordinates: 52°40′N 10°42′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| District | Gifhorn |
| Town | Wittingen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.09 km2 (13.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,795 |
| • Density | 82/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 29379 |
| Dialling codes | +495834 |
| Vehicle registration | GF |
| Website | www.knesebeck.org |
Associations and Cultural Life
For events of the various local clubs, see the calendar of events.
Music Clubs
- Spielmannszug Jägercorps Knesebeck
- Spielmannszug Schwarzes Corps Knesebeck
- Musikzug der Freiwilligen Feuerwehr Knesebeck
- Knesebecker Bläserkreis
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 Otterzentrum 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
