Bockenem

Geschichte

Bockenem is a town in the district of Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany that was founded in 1154. It is located on the German Timber-Frame Road.Surrounding villagesJerzeKönigsdahlumBornumMahlumSchleweckeOrtshausenVolkersheimHaryStöryBönnienWerderNetteUpstedtBültumGroß IldeKlein IldeWohlenhausenSightsThe village of Störy was famous for having the largest museum of small cars in the world. The museum, however, was closed around 2005.The nave of the Protestant Church in Bockenem was built in 1403, its baptismal font dates from 1703.Another interesting church can be seen in the village of Nette. The romanesque tower has firing slits and may have been used as a fortification in times of war. The nave dates from 1731. Close to the church, several well-preserved half-timbered houses can be seen.International relationsBockenem is twinned with: Güntersberge, Germany Zawadzkie, Poland Thornbury, United Kingdom.Meteor Gummiwerke is also located in Bockenem. Meteor is an automotive sealing company that supplies seals worldwide. Meteor is the largest factory in Bockenem employing over 1500 people.