Bergfeld brings together a specific place of remembrance and its place in the Mitten an der Kleinen Aller village region. This village region also includes Barwedel, Hoitlingen, Jembke and Tiddische; the regional development programme was adopted in 2025. Choosing Bergfeld also allows you to consider the village region as a regional setting. The wider travel destination of Gifhorn also offers nature, cycling and cultural attractions.
Memorial site and village region
The war graves cemetery is located at the cemetery in Bergfeld, Hauptstraße 10 / 2. The remains of two German soldiers who died in the Second World War are buried there. The war graves cemetery is considered a place of remembrance. For travellers interested in local commemorative culture, it is a clear historical focal point; the address provided makes it easier to find.
Bergfeld is also associated with leisure and relaxation. Information about local businesses and upcoming events can be useful for getting your bearings. If a specific date determines your travel plans, check the event date before you arrive.
Nature and activities in the wider travel destination of Gifhorn
The Gifhorn district encompasses heathland, forests, moorland, rivers and lakes. The district is home to the Drömling, which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. There are also walks along themed trails and nature paths; you can explore the landscape by bike as well.
Around 400 signposted nodes can be combined to plan individual cycling routes. The Fietsknoop app is available for planning cycling routes online in the Gifhorn district. The cycling network comprises around 700 kilometres of recreational cycle paths, plus around 550 kilometres of everyday routes with connecting stretches. These figures refer to different types of networks; check current route conditions before setting out on a specific ride.
The Großes Moor moorland railway travels at six kilometres per hour into the Großes Moor in the municipality of Sassenburg, using covered carriages specially adapted for passenger transport. Its service is seasonal and weather-dependent. If you plan to take the ride, check the current operating options. There are two stops along the circular route, a wooden boardwalk and an observation platform; you should also check their availability before visiting.
Culture, wildlife watching and regional cuisine
The collection at the International Wind and Watermill Museum in Gifhorn includes 13 full-size mills from around the world. The village square on the museum grounds is freely accessible to all visitors; check this access policy before travelling. In Hankensbüttel, the OTTER-ZENTRUM is considered unique in Europe. There, visitors can observe otters as well as badgers, stoats, stone martens, polecats, mink and pine martens in enclosures modelled on their natural habitats. Regional specialities regularly served in the Gifhorn district include asparagus, blueberries, Heidschnucke lamb and heath potatoes.
Discover more destinations: Calberlah, Isenbüttel, Hankensbüttel, Bokensdorf, Meine, Müden, Tiddische, Schönewörde
Go to the wider travel overview: Gifhorn.
