Bröckel
# Bröckel

Bröckel (pronounced with a long ö) 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 (Brauck = Bruch i.e. moor or marsh).

## Politics

### Council

The parish council of Bröckel comprises 11 members, including the chair (Bürgermeister):

* CDU − 8 seats
* SPD − 2 seats

(as at: local elections of 10 September 2006)

### Bürgermeister

The voluntary Bürgermeister Heinrich Behrens was elected on 9 September 2001.

### Coat of arms

Emblazonment: "in gold a broad blue stripe, on which is a silver horse collar decorated with gold, to the right a green ear of reed, left by a green ear of corn."

## 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.

* St. Mary's
* Village scene
* Primary school

## Sources

* Friedrich Barenscheer: Chronik des Frachtfahrerdorfes Bröckel, 1963, Selbstverlag der Gemeinde Bröckel, Schriftenreihe des Lönsbund Celle Band 3, 169 Seiten
