Gifhorn is a town located in the eastern part of Lower Saxony, Germany. It serves as the capital of the district of Gifhorn and has a population of approximately 42,000 residents. The municipality includes several villages, specifically Gamsen, Gifhorn, Kästorf, Neubokel, Wilsche, and Winkel.
The town is situated within the Hanover-Brunswick-Göttingen-Wolfsburg Metropolitan Region. Its local economy and character are significantly influenced by its proximity to the larger industrial and commercial hubs of Brunswick and Wolfsburg.