Friedrich Spitta (1852-1924), theologian Bernd Fix (born 1962), computer specialist, member of the Chaos Computer Club Lars Nieberg (born 1963), jumping rider Notable people Philipp Spitta (1801-1859), Lutheran theologian and poet, Superintendent in Wittingen 1847-1853 Friedrich Spitta (1852-1924), German Protestant theologian, born in Wittingen, son of Philipp Industry The Privatbrauerei Wittingen produces with 100 employees 365 000 hectolitres of beer per year. References External links www.wittingen.de H. BUTTING GmbH & Co. KG Towns in Lower Saxony Gifhorn (district)