() is a village in the municipality of

Neu Wulmstorf () is a municipality ('Einheitsgemeinde') in the district of Harburg (district), Harburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It changed its name on December 11, 1964 from ″Wulmstorf″ to ″Neu Wulmstorf″. It is part of the Hamburg Metropolitan Regi ...

in the district of Harburg in the north east of

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. It is part of the

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Summary

The village is home to the Ohlenbüttel wind farm, operated by

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. This facility comprises five Vestas NM 1000/60 turbines, each with a capacity of 1,000 kW, contributing to a total nominal output of 5 MW. This underscores the region's commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. In terms of climate, Ohlenbüttel experiences a temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cool winters. For instance, in February, average high temperatures are around 4 °C (39.2 °F), with average lows of -0.5 °C (31.1 °F). The month typically sees about 26 mm (1.02 inches) of precipitation over approximately 10.2 days, along with snowfall accumulating to about 29 mm (1.14 inches) over 5.4 days.

Agriculture and Renewable Energy

The area around

, including Ohlenbüttel, features agricultural activities, particularly in the fertile marshlands of the Altes Land, known for fruit cultivation. Additionally, the presence of the Ohlenbüttel wind farm, operated by Statkraft, highlights a commitment to renewable energy in the region. This facility comprises five Vestas NM 1000/60 turbines, each with a capacity of 1,000 kW, contributing to a total nominal output of 5 MW.

Logistics and Industry

Neu Wulmstorf's strategic location near Hamburg has attracted logistics and industrial operations.

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, a leading logistics real estate company, is developing a new facility in Neu Wulmstorf, adding approximately 22,000 square meters of logistics, mezzanine, and office space. This development underscores the area's role in supporting Hamburg's logistics and industrial sectors.

Commuter Community

Many residents of Neu Wulmstorf, including those in villages like Ohlenbüttel, commute to

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for employment. The municipality's integration into the Hamburg Metropolitan Region facilitates access to the city's diverse job market, encompassing sectors such as services, manufacturing, and commerce. Ohlenbüttel itself does not have a distinct economic profile, but it benefits from and contributes to the broader economic activities of Neu Wulmstorf and the Hamburg Metropolitan Region, including agriculture, renewable energy, logistics, and serving as a residential area for commuters.

References

Harburg (district) Villages in Lower Saxony {{Harburg-geo-stub