Gifhorn

Gifhorn is a district in Lower Saxony positioned between the Lüneburg Heath and the major cities of Braunschweig and Wolfsburg. The area is shaped by river valleys and diverse landscapes that connect smaller towns and rural communities.

The district was established in 1885 by Prussian authorities and later expanded in 1932 when the northern area of Isenhagen was incorporated. These territorial changes shaped the region's administrative structure and identity.

The district administration maintains partnerships with cities in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Ukraine, and Greece through regular exchange programs and events.

The Elbe Lateral Canal terminates at Edesbüttel, while the Aller, Ise, and Oker rivers flow through the district creating water-based landscapes. These waterways offer practical routes and recreational opportunities throughout the region.

The coat of arms features a lion and hearts from Lüneburg tradition along with a horn symbol that references the final syllable of Gifhorn. This heraldic design merges historical heritage with a linguistic reference to the district's own name.

Location: Lower Saxony

Inception: 1885

Capital city: Gifhorn

Elevation above the sea: 63 m

Part of: Regionalverband Großraum Braunschweig, Braunschweig region

Shares border with: Uelzen District, Celle, Hannover Region, Peine, Brunswick, Helmstedt District, Wolfsburg, Börde district, Altmarkkreis Salzwedel

Address: Schlossplatz 1, 38518 Gifhorn

Phone: +495371820

Website: https://gifhorn.de

GPS coordinates: 52.48333,10.55000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:01