Brunsbüttel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brunsbüttel
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Town hall in Brunsbüttel
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| Country | Germany | ||
| State | Schleswig-Holstein | ||
| District | Dithmarschen | ||
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | ||
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 12,603 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes |
25534–25541
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| Dialling codes | 04851, 04852, 04855 | ||
| Vehicle registration | HEI | ||
| Website | www.brunsbuettel.de | ||
Brunsbüttel is a town in northern Germany. It's located in the Schleswig-Holstein region, right where the Elbe river meets the North Sea. This town is also famous for being the western entrance to the Kiel Canal, a very important waterway.
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History of Brunsbüttel
The first time Brunsbüttel was mentioned in a written document was on July 14, 1286. This shows the town has a long history.
A big change happened in 1911. This was when the Kiel Canal (also called the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal in German) was built. Because of this large construction project, the town of Brunsbüttel was actually split into two parts.
During the early days of World War II, on September 4, 1939, a British air squadron carried out a bombing mission near the town. They were targeting warships in the area.
Economy and Industry
Brunsbüttel became a major industrial area in the 1960s and 1970s. Today, the ChemCoast Park Brunsbüttel is a very important business area. It is also the largest industrial zone in Schleswig-Holstein, covering about 2,000 hectares (that's about 4,900 acres!).
Chemical Companies in Brunsbüttel
Many large chemical companies have factories in Brunsbüttel. These include:
- Total S.A.
- Bayer MaterialScience
- Lanxess
- Sasol
- Yara International
Energy Production
Brunsbüttel is also important for energy.
- Vattenfall operates a gas turbine power station here. It is located near the Brunsbüttel Nuclear Power Plant, which is no longer in use.
- A new terminal is being built to bring in liquefied natural gas (LNG). This terminal will help supply energy to the region.
Brunsbüttel Harbours
The company Brunsbüttel Ports GmbH manages the port operations and logistics in the town. This means they handle ships, cargo, and how goods are moved in and out of Brunsbüttel.
Twin Towns and Sister Cities
Brunsbüttel has a special friendship with another city. This is called being "twinned" or having a "sister city" relationship.
Horní Počernice (Prague 20), Czech Republic (since 2004)
Notable People from Brunsbüttel
Some well-known people have connections to Brunsbüttel:
- Horst Wohlers (born 1949): He was a professional football player and later became a manager. He played in over 300 professional games.
- Dirk Busch (born 1951 in Brunsbüttelkoog): He is a professor, singer, songwriter, composer, and music producer.
- Jennifer Oeser (born 1983): She is an athlete who competes in the Heptathlon, which is a competition with seven different track and field events.
See also
In Spanish: Brunsbüttel para niños
