Uetze

Uetze is a municipality in the Hanover Region located about 35 kilometers east of the city. It comprises nine villages spread across a rural landscape that together form an administrative community.

The settlement originated in the early Middle Ages and later gained market town status. Its growth was shaped by regional trade routes and farming traditions that supported the local economy.

The community speaks a regional dialect rooted in local traditions that shapes how people communicate in daily life. This linguistic heritage remains visible when residents interact in shops and village gatherings.

Regional trains connect the villages to larger surrounding cities at regular intervals. This makes it easy to travel to nearby regions and explore the broader area from a base here.

A major fire in the 19th century destroyed much of the town center and prompted the creation of a volunteer fire department. This event left a lasting mark on how the community organizes itself around safety and mutual support.

Location: Hannover Region

Elevation above the sea: 51 m

Shares border with: Lehrte, Edemissen, Meinersen, Langlingen, Bröckel, Wathlingen, Nienhagen, Burgdorf

Website: https://uetze.de

GPS coordinates: 52.46611,10.20389

Latest update: December 22, 2025 11:01