Arlewatt

Arlewatt (Danish: Arlevad, Frisian: Alwat ) is a municipality in the north of Husum, North Friesland Schleswig -Holstein.

Geography

The natural boundary to the north of the municipality is the Arlau. In the north, beyond the Arlau the boroughs Ahrenshöft and Viöl, in the east joins the community Olderup, in the south and in the west the Horstedt Hattstedtermarsch to. May the name of the municipality Arlewatt arose from the fact that you can wade in the municipality the Arlau due to the low water depth.

History

The old castle Arlewatt was probably built in the second half of the 16th century. 1627 acquired Duchess Augusta of Good and rebuilt it. From this period dates the name " Rode Huus " and probably also the popular name " Grieshus ". The castle served as a model for the 1884 novella written by Theodor Storm Chronicles of Grieshus. Today only is the built in 1735 Haubarg. He is the second most northern Haubarg in the district of North Friesland. Probably wore the castle from the construction of the stolp farm. The Good " Arlewatthof " in 1772 parceled.

Policy

Municipal council

Of the nine seats in the municipal council had the voter community WGA II since 2008, six seats, the voter community WGA I three. In the local elections on May 26, 2013 Only still ran a voter Community, called the WGA. With a turnout of 58.9 percent, she won nine seats.

Mayoress

For the election period 2013-2018 Silke Clausen ( WGA) was re- elected mayor.

Coat of arms

Blazon: " Over blue Wellenschildfuß gold in a red Haubarg accompanied the upper right corner of a red plow and top left of a slightly inclined red heath Sense. "

Attractions

In the list of cultural monuments in Arlewatt are registered in the list of monuments of Schleswig- Holstein cultural monuments.

Sports

Arlewatt introduces the sports center Arlewatt the sports club for the Three Villages Community Arlewatt, Olderup and Horstedt. In 2010, the municipality was awarded as one of the friendliest sport municipalities in Schleswig -Holstein.

Regular events

During the weekend of Pentecost the tent hard Arlewatt takes place every year, one of the largest tent festivals throughout the region during the summer festival season. There are also particular on the Saturday before Pentecost several thousand visitors in the small community.

Education

According to the concept of the Three Villages Community is the nursery of the church Arlewatt in Olderup and the primary school in Horstedt.

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