Atzenbrugg

Atzenbrugg is an Austrian market municipality in the district of Tulln in Lower Austria with 2733 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2013).

• 4.1 Population development

Geography

Atzenbrugg lies in the valley of the Perschling where this also occurs in the Tullnerfeld. The district capital is Tulln 18 road miles away. The area of ​​the municipality covers 25.94 square kilometers, of which about 5.39 percent are forested.

Community structure

The municipality comprises the following nine villages (in brackets population as of 31 October 2011):

• Atzenbrugg (601 )
• Ebersdorf (53 )
• Heiligeneich ( 783 )
• Hütteldorf (139 )
• Moosbierbaum (279 )
• Tautendorf (67 )
• Trasdorf ( 582 )
• Watzendorf (39 )
• Weinzierl (57 )

The municipality comprises the cadastral Atzenbrugg, Ebersdorf, Hütteldorf Moosbierbaum, Tautendorf, Trasdorf and Weinzierl bei Atzenbrugg.

History

After Kuenringer named Azzo, who ( in 1100 ) the first bridge over the " ravenous " Perschling allegedly struck here. After the extinction of Kuenringer the possessions went to the Melk Abbey, and for a time was quite a sought after area, with two locks ( one a hunting palace of the Empress Maria Theresa) testify.

Even Franz Schubert lived and composed during some summer stays in Atzenbrugg castle, which is why nowadays there called Schubertiaden be held (famous classical music artists play music by Schubert and other musicians ).

In Moosbierbaum until the end of the Second World War was a major chemical plant, the hydrogenizing Moosbierbaum, where many forced laborers from the labor education camp, which existed in the period from July to October 1944 were used during the war.

Until a few decades ago of jurisdiction, the place has now more only historical and cultural importance.

Coat of arms

The quartered coat of arms shows the first and fourth field a silver - red nine- bay and otherwise black.

Policy

• Mayor of the municipality is Ferdinand Ziegler, Office Manager Josef Fellner fire.
• In the market there are a total of 21 council seats after the municipal elections of 14 March 2010, the following distribution of seats:

ÖVP 16, SPÖ 5, no other seats.

In the 2006 national elections, there were 1,953 registered voters, 1,621 votes cast, 58 invalid votes and 1,563 valid votes distributed to:

ÖVP 802 votes ( 51.3 %); SPO 429 votes ( 27.4 %); FPÖ 129 votes (8.25 %); Green 97 votes (6.2%); KPO 15 votes (0.9%); AAF 49 votes (3.1%) and list Dr. Martin 42 votes ( 2.7%).

Population Development

According to the results of the 2001 census, there were 2,497 inhabitants. In 1991, the market town of 2,322 inhabitants in 1981 and 2,245 in 1971, 2,295 inhabitants.

Economy and infrastructure

Non-agricultural workplaces, there were 93 in 2001, agricultural and forestry holdings according to the 1999 survey 99 The number of persons employed at the residence was according to the 2001 census, 1159. The employment rate in 2001 was 47.65 percent.

In Atzenbrugg - Heiligeneich also a department of the Red Cross is located.

Culture and sights

• Castle Atzenbrugg: former country castle; the architectural history of the castle dates back to the early 12th century. ; Today, the castle houses a memorial and a museum on the life and work of the composer Franz Schubert.
• See also: List of the listed objects in Atzenbrugg

Regular events

• Schubertiade: During the months of May, June and September will take place in " Schubert Hall " Schloss Atzenbrugg Schubertiaden.

Clubs

• Village and cultural associations of the individual villages, carnival guilds, football club, Model Sports Club Albatros Tulln - Atzenbrugg, brass Heiligeneich, Chess Club Moosbierbaum, Union Tennis Club Atzenbrugg - Heiligeneich, Union Turnverein Atzenbrugg - Heiligeneich, hiking and leisure club Atzenbrugg, Weinbauverein Trasdorf - Atzenbrugg.
• Revenues: scout group Atzenbrugg - Heiligeneich, rural youth Heiligeneich and the Fire youth volunteer firefighters Atzenbrugg.

Sports

• Golf: on the golf course in Atzenbrugg are discharged the Austrian Golf Open since 2011.
• Football: The UPS Atzenbrugg / Heiligeneich currently playing in the League of NÖFB area, the sports complex is located in Heiligeneich.
• Tennis: The tennis facility of UTC Atzenbrugg / Heiligeneich both Championship will be played, as also offered tennis recreational sports

Personalities

Sons and daughters:

• Matthias Eisterer (1849-1919), Austrian clergyman, editor and travel writer
• Hilde Roessel - Maidan (1921-2010), Austrian soprano
• Friedrich Schachner (1841-1907), Austrian architect