Sassenburg

Sassenburg is a municipality in Gifhorn district, Lower Saxony, formed from six villages: Dannenbüttel, Grußendorf, Neudorf-Platendorf, Stüde, Triangel, and Westerbeck. The area sits on gently rolling terrain with farmland and natural reserves mixed throughout.

The area took shape through administrative reforms of Gifhorn district, established in 1885 under Prussian rule. The six villages developed as traditional rural settlements and were later grouped together into a single municipality.

Each of the six villages within Sassenburg maintains individual community centers where residents gather for local events, celebrations, and municipal activities throughout the year.

The administrative center is located in Westerbeck, where services for residents are provided. Facilities and amenities are distributed across the different villages, so visitors can explore various locations depending on their interests.

The territory spans elevations from 55 to 69 meters above sea level, creating a varied landscape that incorporates both agricultural fields and natural reserves.

Location: Gifhorn

Elevation above the sea: 68 m

Shares border with: Wahrenholz, Ehra-Lessien, Barwedel, Jembke, Bokensdorf, Osloß, Calberlah, Gifhorn

Website: https://sassenburg.de

GPS coordinates: 52.51667,10.63333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22