Weenzen | |
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Coordinates: 52°02′N09°40′E / 52.033°N 9.667°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Lower Saxony |
District | Hildesheim |
Municipality | Duingen |
Area | |
• Total | 4.16 km2 (1.61 sq mi) |
Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
Population (2015-12-31) | |
• Total | 362 |
• Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 31096 |
Dialling codes | 05185 |
Vehicle registration | HI |
Website | www.Weenzen.de |
Weenzen is a village and a former municipality in the district of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany. [1] Since 1 November 2016, it is part of the municipality Duingen. [2] [1] As of 2025, it has approximately 380 residents. [3]
Long-standing businesses based in Weenzen include an international haulage company and a funeral company. [3] There are both active and inactive farmsteads. [3]
Notable landmarks in Weenzen include the St. Maternus Chapel built in 1887 and an old school built from limestone. [3] The southwestern part of the village was mined from the Middle Ages onward. [3] Lignite was mined through 1966, after which was the area was recultivated. [4] Today the Weenzer Bruch is a geologic educational and recreational area. [1] [4]
As of February 2023, Weenzen has its own volunteer fire brigade. [5]