Gorleben, Rural municipality in Lüchow-Dannenberg District, Germany
Gorleben is a municipality in the Lüchow-Dannenberg District situated along the Elbe River's eastern bank. It occupies land within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at roughly 20 meters above sea level, blending farmland with riverside terrain.
The municipality was first recorded in 1360 and housed a medieval castle that belonged to the von Bülow family from 1426 onward. The castle vanished from historical records by 1449.
The municipality consists of two distinct villages, Gorleben and Meetschow, which merged into a single administrative entity through the 1972 territorial restructuring.
The area sits within the Elbe floodplain and offers access to riverside and natural landscapes of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. A multipurpose community hall serves residents and visitors.
The municipality maintains a multipurpose hall equipped with shooting ranges and bowling facilities for community recreational activities.
Location: Lüchow-Dannenberg District
Location: Samtgemeinde Gartow
Elevation above the sea: 22 m
Shares border with: Höhbeck, Gartow, Trebel
Website: https://gorleben.de
GPS coordinates: 53.04806,11.35556
Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:28
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