Otterwisch
Otterwisch is a municipality in the district of Leipzig. It belongs to the administrative community bathroom Lausick.
Geography and transport
It is located 12 km south west of Grimsby and 10 km northeast of the county town of Borna. By the railway line Leipzig- Geithain Otterwisch has good transport links. The B 176 runs south of the community.
Coat of arms
Description: In black schmalgebordeten diagonally right into Green and Silver divided shield on the left inverted natural otter with ausgeschütteltem water.
Symbolism: The crest animal makes the crest talking.
History
The place Otterwisch was first mentioned in writing in 1269. What is the meaning of the place name can not be determined with certainty. It is likely that Otter is derived from the German name for the otter, but the second part of the name can not be exactly explained. He probably comes from Wipe = meadow.
Great book is since 1970 the district of Otterwisch. Its origin is attributed to Wiprecht of Groitzsch and can be related to the year 1104. Center is the Church, three valuable bronze bells from the pre-Reformation still do in their massive tower time their service.
The district uppercase 1488-1489 was affected by witch hunts. The potter in uppercase got into a witch trial.
Castle Otterwisch
The Otter wiper castle that the local picture imprinted together with the Church, is privately owned and is currently being renovated according to its findings. From 1727-1730 it was Rachel Countess Charlotte Vitzthum of Eckstadt built in Baroque style. Finally, it was from 1904 to 1945 the family von Arnim.
Education
Otterwisch has a newly built primary school in 1991 and together with Großbardau a primary school district. For the older students, the middle schools or high schools are available in the area. There is also a Inaugurated in 1999, Ball Game Hall, the, tennis, football, badminton, volleyball, gymnastics or for school events for up to 300 people is used eg for table tennis. In the local daycare currently has 80 children are cared for. The nursery and school children are cared for together.
Sports and tradition
The Otter wiper sports club is known about the place out. It held an annual festival club and equestrian events. Also the Groitzsch festival is celebrated.
The Children and Village Festival Club Great book with which to feel connected to many people, for many years through a village festival. The annual children's carnival has become a tradition and football in club also is not too short.