Economic Structure
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The district of Gifhorn, with an area of 1,567.6 km², is one of the largest districts in Lower Saxony and offers the perfect balance between economic growth and high quality of life. Located centrally in the Hannover – Braunschweig – Wolfsburg metropolitan region, Gifhorn provides excellent connections to key transport routes. Its proximity to the automotive industry in Wolfsburg is particularly attractive for suppliers and service providers in the automotive sector. Short transport routes, quick communication options, and direct business relationships promote efficient production processes. Furthermore, the closeness to Wolfsburg and Braunschweig provides access to a vast environment of innovation and research.
Residents
Commercial space
1.777
Average age
Unemployment rate
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Companies at the business location
Business trips & events
From accommodations and conference rooms to leisure activities after work. The Tourism Company Südheide GmbH supports you in organizing your stay: they advise you in finding suitable accommodation, provide tips for activity planning, arrange cultural and landscape tours, or suggest possible cycling and hiking routes through the idyllic landscape of the Gifhorn district.
Infrastructure
Municipal Road
814
Canal route
54,71
Construction of the A39 Motorway
In Planning
Sports and recreation area
14,64
On the Go in the Gifhorn District
The train connections Enno (Wolfsburg-Hannover) and Erixx (Braunschweig-Uelzen) provide commuters with a fast and reliable means of transportation. Ten bus sub-networks complement the train services, covering the region, while the on-demand bus offers flexible rides upon request. Overall, this network ensures convenient and flexible mobility in the Gifhorn district.
LK Gifhorn I&S/ Alexander Zaborowski
Wirtschaftsvereinigung Gifhorn e. V.
Mehr als 200 Unternehmen aus dem Landkreis Gifhorn haben sich bereits der Wirtschaftsvereinigung Gifhorn e. V. (WVGF) angeschlossen. Regelmäßige Veranstaltungsangebote ermöglichen es den Mitgliedern miteinander ins Gespräch zu kommen. Dieser branchenübergreifende Austausch schafft Synergien und stärkt das Fundament für eine starke Wirtschaft vor Ort.
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Economic Region Braunschweig - Wolfsburg
A region that offers both professional excellence and pure quality of life.
In Braunschweig, Goslar, Salzgitter, Wolfenbüttel, and Wolfsburg, numerous universities, colleges, and institutes create a vibrant landscape for education, research, and innovation. Braunschweig, the second-largest city in Lower Saxony, has become the center of the most research-intensive region in Europe, thanks to its high concentration of research institutions. More scientists work here than anywhere else in Germany, giving the region a decisive competitive advantage.
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More InformationIn addition to its economic and scientific strength, the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg region offers exceptional quality of life. The Harz National Park and the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, as well as the rural moor and heathlands around Peine and Gifhorn, provide ample opportunities for relaxation. Numerous cultural offerings ensure vibrant life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Economic Region Braunschweig - Wolfsburg
Eine Region, die sowohl berufliche Spitzenleistung als auch pure Lebensqualität bietet.
In Braunschweig, Goslar, Salzgitter, Wolfenbüttel, and Wolfsburg, numerous universities, colleges, and institutes create a vibrant landscape for education, research, and innovation. Braunschweig, the second-largest city in Lower Saxony, has become the center of the most research-intensive region in Europe, thanks to its high concentration of research institutions. More scientists work here than anywhere else in Germany, giving the region a decisive competitive advantage.
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More InformationIn addition to its economic and scientific strength, the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg region offers exceptional quality of life. The Harz National Park and the Elm-Lappwald Nature Park, as well as the rural moor and heathlands around Peine and Gifhorn, provide ample opportunities for relaxation. Numerous cultural offerings ensure vibrant life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
District Units in the Gifhorn District
Collective municipalities
Cities
Single Municipality
The City of Gifhorn
Die dem Landkreis Gifhorn namensgebende Stadt Gifhorn ist Verwaltungssitz des Landkreises sowie des Amtsgerichts Gifhorns und vereint Historie und Fortschritt. The city, which originally developed around a castle, fascinates with its well-preserved old town and the impressive Gifhorn Castle. Gifhorn is also known for its International Windmill Museum, where traditional milling craftsmanship comes to life.
Die Fußgängerzone besticht durch eine Vielzahl von inhabergeführten Fachgeschäften, einladenden Sitzgelegenheiten und Kinderspielangeboten. Auch im Zentrum ist die Naturnähe vorhanden. Die Aller fließt mitten durch die Fußgängerzone und versprüht eine besonders willkommen heißende Atmosphäre.
LK Gifhorn I&S/ Alexander Zaborowski
LK Gifhorn I&S/ Alexander Zaborowski
LK Gifhorn I&S/ Alexander Zaborowski
LK Gifhorn I&S/ Alexander Zaborowski
Wista GmbH
WiSta GmbH is your contact for economic development and city marketing in the Gifhorn urban area, including the municipalities of Gamsen, Kästorf, Wilsche, Neubokel, and Winkel.
City-Gemeinschaft Gifhorn e.V.
Die City-Gemeinschaft Gifhorn e. V. vereint die Interessen der lokalen Einzelhändler aus der Stadt Gifhorn. Durch die Durchführung von innerstädtischen Veranstaltungen und den gemeinsamen Gifhorn-Gutschein belebt die City-Gemeinschaft die Fußgängerzone und stärkt damit nachhaltig den stationären Einzelhandel. Ein klares Plus für Kunden und Händler vor Ort.
The city of Wittingen
LK Gifhorn I&S/ Alexander Zaborowski
CCO/ Frank Bierstedt
LK Gifhorn I&S/ Alexander Zaborowski
CCO/ Frank Bierstedt
HGV Wittingen e.V.
Seit 2003 gibt es den Handels-, Gewerbe- und Verkehrsverein Wittingen e. V. Die Ziele des Vereins sind der Erfahrungsaustausch seiner Mitglieder und gemeinsame Veranstaltungen wie zum Beispiel Sommerfeste, Verkaufsoffene Sonntage oder Candle Light Shopping. Dadurch schafft es der HGV Wittingen einladende Erlebniseinkäufe zu ermöglichen und die ansässige Wirtschaft zu stärken.