Knesebeck
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| Knesebeck | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Lower Saxony |
| District | Gifhorn |
| Mayor | Heinz-Ulrich Kabrodt (SPD) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 34.09 km² (13.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population | 2,795 (31/12/2004) |
| - Density | 82 /km² (212 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | GF |
| Postal code | 29379 |
| Area code | +495834 |
| Website | www.knesebeck.org |
Knesebeck is a lively village in Gifhorn (district) (Lower-Saxony). It is domicile 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, ecclesiastic life and cultural events. 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 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.
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[edit] Associations and Cultural Life
[edit] Sports
[edit] Culture
[edit] Economy
- Stainless Steel Industries
- Automotive Industries
- Volkswagen Testing Area
- Banking - Accounting and Consulting, Tax Consultancy
- Print Media Industries
- Education Facilities
[edit] Health Institutions
[edit] 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 for cheap carriers is the Hamburg/Lübeck airport.
[edit] Tourism
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.
[edit] Politics
[edit] Ortsrat
The current mayor of Knesebeck is Heinz-Ulrich Kabrodt (SPD). The following parties are currently represented in the Ortsrat: CDU, SPD and FWG.
[edit] Emblem
The emblem of Knesebeck illustrates the characteritics of a jumping red unicorn.
[edit] Personalities
- Ernst von Lenthe, (* 23. November 1823 in Knesebeck, † 7. Februar 1888 in Hannover): Oberappellationsgerichtsrat, deputy
- Lars Nieberg (* 24. Juli 1963): Winner in the Olympic Games, Show Jumping
[edit] Literature
- Jürgen Delfs: Schweinemast im Wald. Mastnutzung in den Ämtern Gifhorn, Knesebeck, Isenhagen und Bodenteich. Gifhorn: Landkreis 1999. (Schriftenreihe des Kreisarchives Gifhorn. Nr. 16) ISBN 3-929632-43-8
- Friedrich Wilhelm Boldewin Ferdinand Knesebeck: Stammtafeln des uralten Geschlechts der Herren von dem Knesebeck. Göttingen 1867 (Digitalisat)
- Wolfgang Meibeyer: Ursprung und Entwicklung von Knesebeck im Mittelalter. Festvortrag anlässlich der Eröffnungsveranstaltung zur Feier der 750jährigen Wiederkehr der urkundlichen Ersterwähnung am 29. Januar 1994 in Knesebeck. Braunschweig: Selbstverlag W. Meibeyer 1994.
- Wolfgang Meibeyer: Das wüste Dorf Vahldiek bei Knesebeck. In: Kreiskalender - Gifhorner Heimatbuch, 1995, S. 65-74.
- Reiner Rode: Knesebeck. Geschichte eines Dorfes. Knesebeck 1981.
- Hans-Peter Roppel: Die Wasserburg Knesebeck. In: Berichte zur Denkmalpflege in Niedersachsen. Jg. 19 (1999), S. 137-138.
- Ulrich Zeigermann: 10 Jahre Walderneuerung im Forstamt Knesebeck. In: Der Forst- und Holzwirt. Jg. 37 (1982), S. 539-544.
