Pattensen


Pattensen is a town in the district of Hanover, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately south of Hanover.

History

It was the capital of the Principality of Calenberg until 1636, when the capital moved to the town of Hanover, from which the state of Hanover was named.

Economy

The letter processing center for the greater Hanover area is located in Pattensen.

Twin towns

Pattensen is twinned with Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf in France, Karpniki and Wilkszyn in Poland and Ahrensfelde in Germany.

Gallery

Notable people