(18. January 1979–5. November 1981) Günter Weiß (5. November 1981–27. November 1991) Klaus-Dieter Feindt (27. November 1991–31. October 1996) Günter Weiß (1. November 1996–21. March 2008) Erwin Becker (25. August 2008–1. November 2011) Gerhard Netzel (since 2. November 2011) Community Partnerships since 1989 with Morlaàs in France since 1992 with Lubaczów in Poland Musical life For over 150 years, there have been the marching band of the shooting club Todtglüsingen, and the one of Tostedt and the Men's Glee Club Tostedt. Sport The most successful sports clubs are the Todtglüsinger sports club, sports club MTV Tostedt with a membership in the second National Table Tennis League and the Women's Baseball League team of Dohren Wild Farmers. The juniors of Wild Farmers won the German championship in 2010. There is a Tostedt shooting club, a Todtglüsingen shooting club, a tennis club and a riding club. Security There are two volunteer fire departments in Tostedt, the Tostedt firefighters and the firefighters Todtglüsingen which provide fire protection in place. And there is a police station. Events Since 1973 the Töster flea market place has taken on the first weekend of October. It is the largest flea market in northern Germany. About 700 exhibitors who come from Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark, present their goods. The Advertising circle Tostedt, presents the Christmas Market. The maypole as a common festival takes place in Todtglüsingen on 1 May of the Todtglüsingen shooting club, the fire department and the sports club Todtglüsingen. There are Schützenfests in Tostedt and Todtglüsingen. Tourism The Este bike path and the Oste bike path towards Bremervörde reach the station in Tostedt. The trails E1 European long distance path, Heidschnuckenweg, Freudenthalweg and Heidepuzzle-trail pass by in the eastern forest area Lohbergen Economy and Infrastructure Traffic Tostedt on the Bundesstraße 75 near the Highway A1 was once a stopover for stagecoaches between Hamburg and Bremen. Tostedt is part of the metropolitan region of Hamburg and a member of the Hamburg Transport Association HVV. The Tostedt station is a stopover of metronome railway company from Hamburg to Bremen. The station Tostedt is equipped for disabled people. From the station it is 32 minutes to the Hamburg main station and 36 minutes to the Bremen central station. Courts and authorities Tostedt is the place of District Courts Tostedt and the seat of the collective municipality Tostedt. Public Institutions The public swimming pool of Tostedt is one