image author: Hans Schäfer

Hettensen
Hettensen is located in the south westerly area of the city district at the border to the county of Göttingen. West of the district you find the Bramburg, the most norhterly located former volcano in Germany. From its peak you have a great view on a clear day right to the Brocken and into the mountain region of Hessen. West of the town begins the landscape protection area "Solling-Vogler" with extensive cycle, hiking and horse riding paths.

Hettensen has about 830 citizens.

image author: Hans Schäfer

Specialities
beautifully arranged cycle, hiking and horse riding paths.
The ruins of the fortification church "Friwole"
Hungerland-memorial

Facilities
Indoor sports arena with multi purpose room
Club owned sport arena with sports ground
Public Kindergarden
BBQ- and fair ground
Children play grounds
Village fire brigade
Various clubs
Nickname: Hettenser Pulken

Traditional
Fair
Community hiking day of the "Wanderfreunde Hettensen"
Summer fete of the fire brigade
Thanksgiving with a duck race
Walpurgis fete at the Thie