Wernersberg

Werner Berg is a municipality in the Southern Wine Route in Rhineland- Palatinate. It belongs to the municipality of Annweiler am Trifels.

Geography

The place is between Annweiler am Trifels and Bad Bergzabern. From natives of the place is often referred to affectionately as the cuckoo's nest. The landmark of the Palatine community is the Geierstein. The view from Wachtfels ( 387 m high) and the round hat offer a wonderful view over the Palatinate Forest. Lots of well- marked hiking, biking and equestrian trails are excellent on the information board in the village center.

History

Werner Berg was first mentioned in a document dated July 1, 1283 in the spelling of " Wern Here mountains ".

Policy

Parish council

The local council in Werner Berg consists of 16 council members, who were elected at the municipal election held on 7 June 2009 a personalized proportional representation, and the honorary mayor as chairman.

The distribution of seats in the local council:

Coat of arms

The coat of arms description reads: " From Red and blue by a rising golden lace part, is a green district mark in the form of an inverted Y with a continuous vertical shaft, the upper right half silver eagle at the opening, top left, a silver stake ".

Infrastructure

Nearest train stop is the train station Annweiler am Trifels.