Obergriesbach

Obergriesbach is a municipality in the Swabian district Aichach -Friedberg and a member of the administrative community Dasing.

• 3.1 municipal
• 3.2 Coat of Arms
• 3.3 community partnerships

• 5.1 Economy, agriculture and forestry
• 5.2 traffic
• 5.3 pair of roller coaster
• 5.4 Education

Geography

Obergriesbach lies in the planning region of Augsburg. There are the following districts: Obergriesbach, Zahling.

History

History

Obergriesbach built in the first half of the 12th century. The father of the Griesbacher applies Ludlof Hahn Reith, who assumed in 1124 the name of Griezbeck Griezenbach. So he is also the ancestor of Obergriesbach.

In 1468 Wigulaeus took over from Weichs the castle Obergriesbach. Valuable grave stones in the Church of St. Stephan testify today. The entire Hofmark 1730 it was sold to the Countess Marie Violante Theresia of Thurn and Taxis.

Since 1831 the barons of Gravenreuth are based in Affing also owns the Hofmark Obergriesbach. Since then the lock is usually a widow seat of the Barons of Gravenreuth.

Incorporations

On 1 July 1972, the until then independent municipality Zahling was incorporated.

Spin-offs

On May 1, 1978 parts of the territory were ceded by then about 15 residents of the neighboring community Dasing.

Population Development

After the First World War Obergriesbach had about 400 inhabitants, about 200 Zahling After the Second World War, the number of inhabitants increased by over 100 per village on.

In the municipality there were

Policy

Parish council

The council is composed of the first mayor and 14 councilors.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms description reads: In an elevated red silver stepped gables, topped with a turned drifted black lace, is below a silver wave beams.

The municipal coat of arms is reminiscent of two important families of the place. The stepped gable dates from the seal of the Lords of Griesbach, the Obergriesbach occupied until 1293 as a fief of the monastery Biburg. The monastery kept the place until 1468 as Hofmark and then sold it to the Lords of Weichs that soon Zahling and Latzenhausen acquired it. Members of the family were as high government officials, canons or German Teutonic Knights in prestigious positions. Until 1730 Hofmark remained in their possession. The tip is swept is taken from their crest. The wave bar indicates the location of the village in the valley of the couple.

Community partnerships

• District Zahling with Zahling - Elten village ( Austria )

Attractions

• Castle Cafe (formerly Castle Obergriesbach, so-called Förster House, elongated Walmdachbau, in the core first half of the 18th century, appearance early 20th century) The old judges house where once under management nurse and judge of the Hofmark Obergriesbach about the community, disputes presized and judged on the morality of the community, was established in November 1948 to the Castle Cafe. Not only from the immediate surroundings, but often from far away came the guests to a artistic and tasteful decor near the top Griesbacher castle and idyllic garden to visit the renovated old building. Also, a number of prominent guests, such as Rockefeller heirs, HRH Princess Pilar of Bavaria and Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, the former Prime Minister Alfons Goppel etc. visited the castle café. For several years, the Castle Café is only used privately.
• Catholic parish church of St. Stephen, 1907
• Aukapelle (Catholic Chapel of Our Lady ob der Au, built in 1714, expanded in 1737 ) in the so-called miracle book were of the former pastors the miracles that have happened in the Aukapelle recorded. Thus, in the period 1691-1757 a total of 570 Flehgebete had been answered to the Mother of God. Numerous votive tablets still give off a lively testimony. - The entire parish and many guests and special guests from near and far were on their feet, as was celebrated in Obergriesbach in May 1985, the festivities for the 300th anniversary celebration of the Aukapelle.

Economy and infrastructure

Economy, agriculture and forestry

It was in 1998 according to official statistics in the manufacturing sector and 88 in the area of ​​trade and transport 10 persons work at the workplace. In other areas, 33 people were employed social insurance at the workplace. Social insurance contributions at residence, there were a total of 576 in the manufacturing sector, there was an operation in the construction of two plants. In addition, in 1999, there were 24 farms with an agricultural area of 484 ha, of which 372 ha of arable land and 112 ha of permanent grassland.

Traffic

Obergriesbach is centrally located in the economic region of Munich -Augsburg. This is also the reason why the A 8 and the main road can be reached 300 in just 10 minutes. Furthermore, it is decorated in Obergriesbach a stop on the train.

The nearest airports are regional airport Augsburg and Munich airport (about an hour's drive ).

Pair of roller coaster

Since 1875 Obergriesbach and its surroundings are connected to the railway network. The railway line is currently to be preserved from commercial and structural reasons. Today the pair of roller coaster moves at half hour intervals to Augsburg and Aichach and every hour to Ingolstadt. It is also linked to the GCU. The new park - and - ride facility makes it easy to switch from car to train.

Education

In 2007 the following institutions existed:

• Kindergartens: Two groups of 25 kindergarten places.
• Elementary School: Four grades (1-4 ), each with a class.

Personalities

• In the district of the motorcycle racer Helmut Bradl Zahling, Vice World Champion in 1991, and his son Stefan Bradl, World Champion of 2011 are located.