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| Gifhorn | ||
| federal state | Lower Saxony | |
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| Residents | 42.519 (2019) | |
| height | 53 m | |
| Tourist information Tel | 49 5371 88175 | |
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Gifhorn is a city in the east Lower Saxony.
background
Gifhorn calls itself the south gate to Heide. In fact, there are extensive forests with heather north of Gifhorn and the city rightly bears this name, because there are no more heather areas south of Gifhorn. Gifhorn is known for its mill museum, which is still growing. Here you can eat bread baked from traditionally ground flour.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airports are Braunschweig Airport and Waggum Hanover Airport.
By train
Gifhorn has two train stations. The station 1 Gifhorn city is south of the old town.
The Isenbüttel district is located about 3 km south of Gifhorn's old town 2 Gifhorn railway station. This is where the regional train lines from Braunschweig to Uelzen from south to north and from Wolfsburg to Hanover from east to west. The bus line 100 towards Wittingen takes you from the train station towards the city center
In the street
The B4 and B188 meet in Gifhorn. From the A2 Hanover - Berlin, exit 55 (Kreuz Braunschweig Nord), Gifhorn can be reached in just under 20 km via the B4.
By bicycle
The two long-distance cycle paths cross in Gifhorn Aller bike path and Weser-Harz-Heide-Radweg. On the Aller cycle path you cycle from Wolfsburg 22 km to Gifhorn and further west to Celle 47 km. You cycle on the Weser-Harz-Heide-Radweg from the south Braunschweig coming 37 km, and further north to Hankensbüttel 43 km.
On foot
The European long-distance footpath E6 leads through Gifhorn.
mobility
The bus routes of the Verkehrskehrgesellschaft Landkreis Gifhorn connect the city center with the districts and the two train stations. The entire area of the city and the district of Gifhorn is in tariff zone 10 of the Association tariff for the Braunschweig region. The single ticket costs 1.60 euros for children from 6 years of age and 2.30 euros for adults and young people from 15 years of age. The ticket is valid for 90 minutes and can be used for several journeys during this period.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 International Wind and Watermill Museum, Bromer Strasse 2. Tel.: 49 (0)5371 55050.
In the open air museum, 18 original or replica windmills and water mills from all over Europe are shown.Open: from March 15th to October 31st, daily 10 am-6pm.Price: Children (up to 16 years): 4 euros, adults 10 euros. - 2 Old Town Hall - The half-timbered building was completely reconstructed in 1985-88 in order to restore the original state from the 16th century. Today the restaurant is located Council wine cellar in the building.
- 3 Historical Museum Schloss Gifhorn, Palace Square. Tel.: 49 (0)5371 82422 25. The museum is located in the north wing of the palace built in the 16th century in the Weser Renaissance style. Five permanent collections give visitors an insight into the historical development of the Gifhorner Land from prehistoric times to the present.Price: Children: free, adults 1 euro.
- 4 Zickendenkmal - Until the end of the 19th century, the poorer city dwellers often kept goats for self-sufficiency. Therefore, the city is still known today as the goat town or goat town. A memorial on the Steinweg at the Allerbrücke reminds of the earlier meaning of the "little man's cow".
activities
- 1 Boat rental Ise tour, Bromer Strasse 4 (next to the Morada Hotel). Rowing boats and boat trips on the Ise or the Mühlensee.Price: 9-14 euros per hour.
- 5 Heidesee - The small lake was also mentioned in the stories of the heath poet Hermann Löns. Today the lake is a popular local recreation area also for day trippers from Braunschweig and Hanover. The restaurant there is currently closed.
shop
- In the6 Steinweg pedestrian zone there are many smaller retail stores.
- In the industrial park 1 Braunschweiger Strasse discounters and larger hypermarkets are located.
kitchen
- 1 Castle restaurant Zentgraf, Schlossplatz 1. Tel.: 49 (0)5371 866655. Open: Mon, Wed: 12: 00-14: 30, 18: 00-23: 00; Thu-Sun: 12: 00-23: 00.
nightlife
- 1 Bar pleasure, Braunschweiger Strasse 4. Tel.: 49(0)5371 6369362. Open: Thu: 8 pm - 1 am; Fri, Sat: 8 p.m. - open end.
accommodation
- 1 Hotel German House, Torstrasse 11. Tel.: 49 (0)5371 8180. Price: 32 - 75 euros.
- 2 Ratsschänke, Steinweg 33. Tel.: 49 (0)5371 98960. Price: 35 - 38 euros.
- 3 Morada Hotel Isetal, Bromer Strasse 4. Tel.: 49 (0)5371 1231414. Price: 44 - 46 euros.
- 4 To the German Heinrich, In the eight goal 2 (Wilsche district, 7km from the city center). Tel.: 49(0)5371 7775. Price: 30 - 35 euros.
security
health
- 1 Gifhorn Clinic, Campus 6. Tel.: 49(0)5371 87 0, Fax: 49(0)5371 87 1126, Email: [email protected].
Practical advice
- 2 Tourist information Südheide Gifhorn, Marketplace 1. Tel.: 49 (0)5371 88 175, Email: [email protected]. In addition to a comprehensive range of advice on residence and accommodation, special information material on the city and the surrounding area is also available for download.Open: All year round Mon-Fri: 9 am-6pm, April-September also Sat 9.30am-1pm.
- 3 City of Gifhorn, Marketplace 1. Tel.: 49 (0)5371 88 0, Fax: 49 (0)5371 88 258, Email: [email protected]. In the event of lost or found items, you can contact the citizens' office. A previous research is possible on the city's website.Open: Mon-Thu: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
- 4 Post office at Bahnhofstrasse, Bahnhofstrasse 2. Open: Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
trips
- 7 Nature experience path, flowing waters of the Oker in Meinersen, 15 km to the west. The 2 km long circular route leads through a picturesque landscape between two arms of the Oker. A water play station and display boards suitable for children make this path interesting for children too.
- 30 km north in the 8 Otter center in Hankensbüttel, can be explored on a two-hour guided feeding tour how different species of marten (otter, stone marten, ermine, etc.) live in their naturally designed habitats.
literature
Web links
- https://www.stadt-gifhorn.de/ - Official website of Gifhorn
