Schiltigheim

Schiltigheim is a commune with 31,633 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Bas- Rhin in the Alsace region. The city is part of the Arrondissement Strasbourg- Campagne and forms its own canton.

Schiltigheim lies on the River Ill and the Rhine - Marne Canal in the immediate vicinity of Strasbourg. The local tram B opens Schiltigheim.

History

Schiltigheim arose in the 9th century around a castle and a chapel around on the last hills north of Strasbourg and extends toward the slopes of the Rhine. Its development is closely associated with the inhabitants of Adelshoffen who were expelled in the 14th century from the suburbs of Strasbourg and settled in the lower village. Until the 18th century, the population fluctuated around 800 With industrialization after 1850 the population rose from 14,000 in 1905 to over 30,000 by 1999.

Demographics

Economy

In Schiltigheim headquarters were located the brewery Fischer, the well known mixed drink Desperados produced among others. Furthermore, the Heineken Group operates in Schiltigheim the brewery " brasserie de l' Espérance ", which produces Desperados now.

The cutlery and silverware manufacturers Deetjen supplies the Alsatian gastronomy with tableware.

Sports

In Schiltigheim the football club SC Schiltigheim is located. Since 2006, the finals of the Coupe d'Europe takes place there every year - a tournament in the Carambolagevariante three-band, which is organized by the local billiards club BC AGIPI. The association is also a seven-time record holder in a row since 2005. AGIPI The Billiard Masters, which were held 2008-2013, another prestigious billiards tournament took place here.