Bröckel


Bröckel is a municipality in the district of Celle, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It belongs to the collective municipality of Flotwedel with its seat in Wienhausen.

Geography

Bröckel lies southeast of Celle. The River Fuhse, which separates Bröckel from the neighbouring parish of Uetze flows past about two kilometers south of the village.

Parish divisions

The parish contains the hamlets of Katzhorn and Weghaus.

History

The first recorded mention of the parish was in 1215. The name of the village is derived from Brockelhe.

Politics

Council

The parish council of Bröckel comprises 11 members, including the chair :
The voluntary Bürgermeister Heinrich Behrens was elected on 9 September 2001.

Coat of arms

Economy and infrastructure

In Bröckel is the indoor park of Viva Arena.

Transport

Bröckel lies on the B 214 federal road which runs around the village on a bypass.