Birkenau (Odenwald)

Birkenau in the Odenwald is a municipality of the district mountain road in the south of Hessen ( Germany ). She has the nickname " The village of sundials ".

• 2.1 Amalgamations

• 3.1 Municipal Council
• 3.2 Mayor
• 3.3 twinning
• 3.4 Coat of Arms

• 4.1 Tourism
• 4.2 traffic
• 4.3 Public bodies
• 4.4 educational institutions

• 5.1 Structures
• 5.2 Nature
• 5.3 Sport

Geography

Geographical Location

The municipality is located in Weschnitztal in the Odenwald about 25 km north of Heidelberg and about 20 km northeast of Mannheim. It is located on the B 38 and is drained by the Weschnitz.

Neighboring communities

Birkenau is bordered to the north by the municipality Morlenbach, in the east on the community Abtsteinach, in the south on the community Gorxheimertal and to the west by the cities of Weinheim and Hemsbach (both Rhein- Neckar-Kreis in Baden- Württemberg).

Community structure

• Birkenau
• Buchklingen
• Hornbach
• Kallstadt
• Löhrbach
• Low - Dear Bach
• Travels
• Schnorr Bach, district Löhrbach

Climate

Due to its location close to the mountain road there at Birkenau a mild climate that is often visible at a very early for Germany almond tree blossom.

History

Birkenau was first mentioned in 795 AD in the Lorsch Codex documented as a cella of the monastery of Lorsch. To possess the Lorsch monastery in 1232 it fell under the rule of the Archbishopric of Mainz. The districts Hornbach and Balzenbach other hand, were kurpfälzisch so that they belonged after the Reformation different creeds. In 1552 the town hall was built, in 1771, the castle of the Lords of Wambolt Umstadt.

By 1964 the population had grown to over 5,000. In 1967 the community was recognized as a resort and 1979 as a health resort, has the predicate health resort because of the low tourism but not re-applied. However, the place is still the resort. 1995 celebrated the 1200 anniversary of Birkenau.

Incorporations

In the course of municipal reform in Hesse, the formerly independent communities Kallstadt ( 1 July 1970), Hornbach, travel ( both on 31 December 1970 ), were Löhrbach and low Lieber Bach (both at 31 December 1971 ) on a voluntary basis by Birkenau incorporated. For the territory of the former municipalities by statute main local town council and mayor districts were built with the exception of Kallstadt. This is part of the local Kern County community and Kallstadt. The boundaries of the local districts since then follow the district boundaries.

Policy

Municipal council

The municipal election held 27 March 2011 yielded the following results:

Mayor

The mayor is elected by direct vote for a term of six years. The elections of 2009 won Helmut Morr (independent) in the run-off election on February 1 with 3330 votes ( 68.8 %) ( supported by CDU and SPD) around 1509 votes (31.2% ) for Peter Zschippig. The turnout was 62.2 %. Since 21 May 2009, he is the successor of Ingrid Berbner ( FWG ).

Twinning

• La Rochefoucauld, Charente, France

Coat of arms

Blazon: " In red a silver with silver wall anchors occupied uprooted birch "

The meaning of the coat of arms whose style elements can be partly traced back to center seals and landmarks to the 16th century is unclear. Above all, interpreted as a wall anchor character is controversial and could also have been a Weber reel. By deed dated 22 July 1926, the Minister of the Interior of the people's state of Hesse gave the church the right to bear the coat of arms above.

Economy

Tourism

A popular weekend destination and rest area for hikers is Buchklingen.

In Schnorr Bach, a winter sports area is a downhill slope (450 meters long) and ski lift. In summer, the international FIS Camp is held annually for children and adolescents as well as the Germany Cup in grass skiing for 15 years. It previously launched grass skier from Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, Germany and Japan. It is installed floodlights.

Traffic

Birkenau is in the range of the transport association Rhein- Neckar and the Rhine- Main Transport Association. The Birkenau railway station is located on the Weschnitztalbahn Weinheim -Fürth (Odenwald ). Stop there every hour, weekdays at peak times every half hour, regional railways class 628 of the DB Regio AG. The trains are supported by the trains running several times daily lines 681, 684 and 688 of the bus Rhein -Neckar GmbH.

Furthermore, until recently led the federal highway 38 through Birkenau. This was virtually " out of town " down through the opening of Saukopf tunnel in 1999. The "old B 38 " is now the L 3408 setting.

Public institutions

• Outdoor pool Birkenau
• Indoor pool Langenberg
• Church and community center

Educational institutions

• 7 kindergartens
• 2 primary schools ( sundials school, elementary school low Lieber Bach)
• 1 main and junior high school ( Langenberg school)

Culture and sights

Structures

• Historic Town Hall ( 1552 - the oldest in the district of mountain road ) with pillory and normal -Elle
• Birkenau baroque palace and park of Baron Wamboldt
• Village of sundials (more than 100 watches )
• Sundials school Birkenau

Nature

Around Birkenau there are several nature reserves and a significant number of hiking trails. These trails can be found on the one hand in the forests around Birkenau, but but worth eg also the " trail " ( European long-distance hiking trail No. 1, Plateauweg between Birkenau and travel) a visit as you have from him a beautiful view of Birkenau and low Lieber Bach. In the forests of Birkenau, it is not uncommon to see native forest animals such as Deer, birds, rabbits, etc. In some cases can also be found foxholes.

Sports

Nationally known TSV Birkenau through his handball section. The team played in the first Handball - Bundesliga and in 1974 in the field handball last official German masters.