Pattensen

Pattensen is a town in the district of Hanover, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 12km south of Hanover.HistoryIt was the capital of the Principality of Calenberg until 1636, when the capital moved to the town of Hanover, from which the state of Hanover (including Calenberg and Celle) was named.EconomyThe letter processing center for the greater Hanover area is located in Pattensen.Twin townsPattensen is twinned with Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf in France.