Flettmar

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Flettmar
Municipality Müden (Aller)
Coordinates: 52 ° 31 ′ 47 "  N , 10 ° 18 ′ 58"  E
Height : 48 m
Area : 10.41 km²
Residents : 902  (Jul. 1, 2019)
Population density : 87 inhabitants / km²
Incorporation : March 1, 1974
Postal code : 38539
Area code : 05375
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Location of Flettmar in Müden (Aller)
Place name sign Flettmar coming from Langlingen

Flettmar is part of the community of Müden (Aller) . It has about 900 inhabitants.

It lies on the western county boundary of the district Gifhorn to Celle district . The place is divided into the parts Flettmar (village) and Flettmar (train station) by the course of the Aller . In the surrounding area, the name Flettmar is known from the Saatzucht Flettmar - Wittingen eG located there. The company has its headquarters there. Other companies are also based in Flettmar. Many of Flettmar's residents work there. The place is centrally located to the cities of Hanover , Celle , Braunschweig , Gifhorn and Wolfsburg and is ideal for commuting workers to reach.

history

In the old glacial valley of the Aller, the village of Flettmar has developed over the centuries. The first huts and houses could be built on the alluvial sand dunes of the Aller and partly also the Oker . Today the history of Flettmar goes back at least 750 years. The village celebrated this birthday in 1998. The deed of donation No. 37 from Duke Otto von Braunschweig to the Wienhausen monastery with the goods from "Vletmere" made it possible to precisely date this date. In fact, Flettmar is likely to be much older.

On March 1, 1974, Flettmar was incorporated into the community of Müden (Aller).

Railway history

Flettmar was a stop on the Allertal Railway from Gifhorn to Celle. Passenger traffic ceased on September 27, 1981.

Clubs and organizations

The fire station in Flettmar
The tennis facility in Flettmar

The cohesion is shaped by the club life in rifle clubs, sports clubs, rural women’s clubs and the fire brigade .

The Flettmar volunteer fire brigade looks back on a long tradition. The special occasion in 1883 when it was founded was a major fire in 1882. Today, around 45 active members work to ensure safety in the village and the neighborhood. Firefighters also do their service there.

A strong youth fire brigade maintains the fire brigade and trains the active ones for tomorrow. The fire brigade also takes on traditional festivals and cultural events. In this area she is responsible for burning down the Easter fire and setting up the maypole in the village center.

The gymnastics and sports club Flettmar was founded on November 16, 1913 by 28 people present. Today the club operates branches in which a wide variety of sports are offered. The program includes football, tennis, table tennis, gymnastics (Qi Gong, Callanetic, back exercises) and badminton. The most successful division in the club is the youth table tennis.

The Flettmar shooting club can also look back on over a hundred years of tradition. It was founded in 1892. Every two years, is aimed at Pentecost of the shooting club is a very popular among the population Marksmen from. The rifle club offers a wide variety of competition disciplines for air rifles , air pistols and shooting with small caliber rifles . For the youngest members, shooting with the light point rifle is offered. Various shooters have already qualified up to the German championship. The picture shows the small bore shooting range. This is currently being expanded into a shooting sports center, in which air rifle sports are also at home.

Coffee table of the rural women in Flettmar

The rural women’s association Flettmar was founded in 1946 and currently has around 60 members. The members are exclusively women. In addition to regular meetings, cooking courses are offered on a wide variety of topics. People also meet for handicrafts, hiking, cycling and other activities. Day trips or weekend trips are regularly offered in the annual program. There, other residents are also given the opportunity to ride along and visit various travel destinations. The coat of arms of the country women is a perky bee. The rural women association works in cooperation with the rural adult education in Lower Saxony eV At joint events of the associations the rural women in the village community center (picture) ensure the physical well-being of the visitors.

Active leisure and tourism

The Aller in Flettmar

With a length of 211 kilometers, the Aller is the largest tributary of the Weser. It meanders over 90 kilometers through four districts in Lower Saxony in a glacial glacial valley. It is an easily navigable and varied river that is characterized by numerous meanders, some oxbow lakes and grassland areas along the banks.

The course along the Aller offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, cycling, hiking and swimming. From here you can reach sights such as the International Mill Museum or the monastery in Wienhausen. One of the culinary specialties of the local gastronomy is the preparation of the asparagus grown in the area.

All around Flettmar

Tired (Aller) - Meinersen - Langlingen

Individual evidence

  1. http://www.sg-meinersen.de/pics/medien/1_1562662788/Juni-Juli_2019.pdf
  2. ^ Federal Statistical Office (ed.): Historical municipality directory for the Federal Republic of Germany. Name, border and key number changes in municipalities, counties and administrative districts from May 27, 1970 to December 31, 1982 . W. Kohlhammer GmbH, Stuttgart and Mainz 1983, ISBN 3-17-003263-1 , p. 227 .

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