Weitnau
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Weitnau is a market in the Swabian district Oberallgaeu and office of the Management Community Weitnau.
- 5.1 Economy, agriculture and forestry
- 5.2 Tourism
- 5.3 Formation
Geography
Weitnau lies in the Allgäu region in the foothills of the Alps. The municipality consists of the districts Weitnau, Rechtis, Waltrams and Wengen. To Weitnau beyond include the places Hellengerst, Mayrhofen, small hamlet, Seltmans and Sibratshofen.
History
Weitnau was reportedly first mentioned in 726 as Witunavia. Secured is the first mention in 1250 as Witenowe. The market Weitnau was before he came to Bavaria, the Austrian domination Bregenz- Hoheneggstraße. Weitnau had market rights in the 13th century and was the administrative seat of government Hoheneggstraße. Since the peace treaties of Brno and Bratislava in 1805 the place belonged to Bavaria.
Incorporations
On 26 July 1863, the hitherto independent municipality Waltrams was incorporated. The voluntary annexation of a part of the community Rechtis ( with Hellengerst ) took place in January 1, 1963. On January 1, 1972, in the course of municipal reform, the Wengen to Weitnau.
Population Development
On the territory of the municipality were 1970 4.395, 1987 3.873, 2000 5.079 2004 5.187 inhabitants and counted in the year.
Policy
- Since March 2, 2008 Alexander strings (non-party ) holds the office of mayor.
- The municipal tax revenue amounted to the equivalent of € 2,673,000 in 1999, which amounted to the trade tax revenues ( net) converted € 1.049 million.
Attractions
- Carl -brain leg Adventure Trail
- Castle ruins Alttrauchburg
- Church of St. Pelagius, new construction from 1862 to 1872. It can be assumed that only the nave was renewed in 1862 for the new construction and the built in 1739-1740 choir was retained. Parts of the tower are from the 14th century. Uniformly neo-Gothic religious building equipped with colorful murals and imaginative stencil painting. The figures at the high altar of the spring Multscher school and have emerged around 1490. The church is a station on the Bavarian- Swabian Jakobusweg of Augsburg and Munich to Lake Constance.
- Gasthaus Adler in Weitnau. Formerly Amthaus the reign Hoheneggstraße. Construction of the building probably 1753. First mentions of the previous building around 1200. Sleeps now a restaurant, the Tourism Bureau and the local library.
- Village wells in Weitnau. Built to completion of land consolidation in Weitnau.
- Alpe Wenger Egg ( 1056 m), one kilometer southeast of the Württemberg mountain ridge Black In summer, a guest house there is farmed and it is kept cattle. In winter, the Alpine Club Leutkirch has his residence there.
- Panorama Golf Course in Hellengerst
→ List of monuments in Weitnau
Economy and infrastructure
Economy, agriculture and forestry
There were 1998 in the field of Agriculture and Forestry 14, 397 in manufacturing and in trade and transport 54 persons work at the workplace. In other areas, were employed to social security at the workplace 155 people. Social insurance contributions at residence, there were a total of 1,640. In manufacturing, there was no, in the construction of eleven businesses. In addition, in 1999, there were 144 farms with an agricultural area of 2,908 ha
Tourism
As with many communities in the Allgäu region, tourism is an important branch income in Weitnau. Weitnau is equally a popular holiday destination in summer and winter. There are extensive walking and hiking trails, trails, historical sites and many play areas for the children. Since December 13, 2005 Weitnau is recognized health resort. In addition, the Allgäu- cycle path runs through the town.
When enough snow in the winter of Argen lift for skiers and snowboarders is put into operation. Due to its location right in the center of this ski has, unsurprisingly. This lift also has a large hill for snowboarders.
Education
There are the following facilities (as of 1999):
- Kindergarten: 145 kindergarten places with 145 children
- Elementary school: 30 teachers and 457 students
Personalities
- Chrysostom Zodel former editor Swabian newspaper