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Neuffen
Neuffen is a town in the district of Esslingen, in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Geography It is located 14 km northeast of Reutlingen, and 28 km southeast of Stuttgart. Its major attraction is a quite impressive castle with strong walls, the Hohenneuffen, which lies high above the town at the ridge of the Swabian Jura. Neuffen is located on the northern edge of the Swabian Jura, the so-called ''Albtrauf''. Neuffen town is 407 meters, the castle ruin Hohenneuffen 743 m above sea level. Neighboring communities The town Neuffen borders in the north to the community of Frickenhausen (denunciations Linsenhofen and Tischardt), in the northeast to Beuren, on the east to Erkenbrechtsweiler, on the south to Hülben and Dettingen an der Erms, on the west to the cities of Metzingen and Kohlberg . Constituent Neuffen consists of the districts Kappishäusern and Neuffen. To the district Kappishäusern belongs the village Kappishäusern. Neuffen includes the town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neuffen Bahnhof
Neuffen is a town in the district of Esslingen, in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Geography It is located 14 km northeast of Reutlingen, and 28 km southeast of Stuttgart. Its major attraction is a quite impressive castle with strong walls, the Hohenneuffen, which lies high above the town at the ridge of the Swabian Jura. Neuffen is located on the northern edge of the Swabian Jura, the so-called ''Albtrauf''. Neuffen town is 407 meters, the castle ruin Hohenneuffen 743 m above sea level. Neighboring communities The town Neuffen borders in the north to the community of Frickenhausen (denunciations Linsenhofen and Tischardt), in the northeast to Beuren, on the east to Erkenbrechtsweiler, on the south to Hülben and Dettingen an der Erms, on the west to the cities of Metzingen and Kohlberg . Constituent Neuffen consists of the districts Kappishäusern and Neuffen. To the district Kappishäusern belongs the village Kappishäusern. Neuffen includes the town o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esslingen (district)
Esslingen is a ''Landkreis'' (district) in the centre of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Rems-Murr, Göppingen, Reutlingen, Böblingen and the district-free city Stuttgart. Until 15 October 1964 the district's name was written officially as Landkreis Eßlingen. History The district dates back to the Oberamt Esslingen, which was created when the previously free imperial city of Esslingen am Neckar became part of Württemberg in 1803. It was changed several times in the course of history. Since 1810 it belonged to the ''Landvogtei Rothenberg'' and from 1818 until it was dissolved in 1924 to the ''Neckarkreis''. In 1934 the ''Oberamt'' was renamed ''Kreis Eßlingen'' and the now termed ''Landkreis Eßlingen'' was enlarged by several municipalities of the dissolved ''Oberamt Stuttgart'' and the Kreise ''Schorndorf, Kirchheim unter Teck and Göppingen'' on 1 October 1938. After several changes over the next century, it was converted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erkenbrechtsweiler
Erkenbrechtsweiler is a municipality in the district of Esslingen in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It lies within the area of the Celtic Heidengraben. Erkenbrechtsweiler is the only municipality in the district of Esslingen, whose denunciation lies fully on the Jura plateau. Municipality arrangement Erkenbrechtsweiler includes the village Erkenbrechtsweiler and the place Burrenhof. In the north of the municipality in the hallway "Burg" is a living space disposed likely from Frankish times. Neighboring communities Adjacent community are Neuffen in the West, Beuren in the northwest, Owen in the north, Lenningen in the East (all Esslingen district), Grabenstetten and Hülben the south (both district Reutlingen). History A grave mound from the Bronze Age proves that already in the Bronze Age people lived in the district. Remains from the Hallstatt culture period have been found. Erkenbrechtsweiler was first documented in 1284 as "Hergenbolswiler" or "Erggenboltswilae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kohlberg, Baden-Württemberg
Kohlberg is a municipality in the district of Esslingen (district), Esslingen in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Geography Kohlberg is located on the edge of Swabian Jura at an elevation of . Municipality Beside the village of Kohlberg there are no other villages, farms or houses within the municipality. Neighboring communities The following towns and municipalities, which belong to the district of Esslingen (district), Esslingen and to the district of Reutlingen (district), Reutlingen¹, share borders with the municipality of Kohlberg, starting clockwise in the north: Frickenhausen, Neuffen, Metzingen¹ and Grafenberg (Reutlingen), Grafenberg¹. History Traces of a settlement in the area of Kohlberg go far back to the time before the birth of Christ. Jurassic chert, chert tools, which had been manufactured in the Neolithic Age (about 3000 to 2000 BC), were found in the field area "Mittlerer Wasen". The tools found suggest that some the inhabitants of Kohlberg area wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hülben
Hülben is a municipality in the district of Reutlingen in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. It is located next to the area of the Celtic Heidengraben. Geography Hülben is a municipality on the northern edge of the Swabian Jura, above the spa town of Bad Urach. Neighbouring communities The following cities and municipalities are bordering the municipality Hülben, they are (starting from the north) called the clockwise and belong to Reutlingen district or to Esslingen district 1 Neuffen 1, Erkenbrechtsweiler 1, Grabenstetten, Bad Urach and Dettingen an der Erms. Constituent communities The municipality Hülben includes the village Hülben and a group of houses. History Establishing and territorial affiliation Hülben was probably founded in the time of the Alemannic conquest between 700 and 800. The village name is a dwelling place name by the two '' Hülben '', where at that time had settled the first settlers. 1137 Hülben is first mentioned in the Zwiefalter c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railway Vehicle Preservation Company
The Railway Vehicle Preservation Society (''Gesellschaft zur Erhaltung von Schienenfahrzeugen e.V.'' or GES) is one of the oldest societies in Germany that runs a museum railway. The headquarters of the GES is in Stuttgart. Formation The society was founded on 8 December 1965 by a group of tramway fans within the so-called ''Verkehrsfreunde Stuttgart'' society, that had signed up for the preservation and care of the last remaining railcar, no. 126, from the former '' Filderbahn'' as well as other historically valuable trams. After the Stuttgart Tram Company (''Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen'' or ''SSB'') had shown no interest in building up a museum collection and the ''Filderbahn'' railcar 126 could only be preserved by keeping it at Ludwigsburg, the GES turned at the end of the 1960s to the more promising theme of opening a railway. The engagement of the GES for the preservation and subsequent restoration of the ''Filderbahn'' wagon laid the foundation stone for the present-day col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gottfried Von Neifen
Gottfried von Neifen (fl. 1234–1255) was a German ''Minnesänger'' (lyric poet). Gottfried was born to an '' Edelfrei'' famly of Swabia. He was associated with the court of King Henry VII of Germany (1220–1235) and is mentioned in documents between 1234 and 1255. Other poets associated with the court of Henry (VII) are Burkhart von Hohenfels and Ulrich von Winterstetten. Gottfried's poetry falls squarely within the conventions of courtly love. His language is somewhat more sensual than typical, with references to sparkling eyes (''spilnde ougen'') and red lips (''rôter munt''). He stands out, however, for his adept handling of rhyme. His form was directly influenced by the Old Occitan lyric. His lightness and verbal agility were an influence on Konrad von Altstetten. His verbal artistry combined with an emphasis on form over social or ethical considerations has been labelled "mannerist". The manuscript attributions to Gottfried of a few obscene songs about peasants and cra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metzingen
Metzingen () is a Swabian city with about 22,000 inhabitants, in Reutlingen county, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, south of Stuttgart. Geography The following towns and municipalities are on the borders of Metzingen, they are named starting in the north and belong to district Reutlingen and to district Esslingen: Riederich, Grafenberg, Kohlberg, Neuffen, Dettingen an der Erms, St. Johann, Eningen unter Achalm and Reutlingen. History Metzingen was first mentioned in documents from 1075. The cultivation of wine led to a spread of wealth around 1600. From the early 1600s it was under the jurisdiction of Oberamt Urach. During the Thirty Years' War, Metzingen suffered considerable destruction, and two thirds of the population died in a plague epidemic soon after. From the 1800s Metzingen was under the joint jurisdictions of Urach and Schwarzwald county; and finally under the jurisdiction of just Schwarzwald county from the abolition of the Oberamt to the end of World War II, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dettingen An Der Erms
Dettingen an der Erms (Dettingen on the Erms River) is a town in the district of Reutlingen in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. The town about twelve kilometers north-east of Reutlingen in Baden-Wuerttemberg or about 46 kilometers from Stuttgart. The municipality belongs to the metropolitan region of Stuttgart. Geographical location The district is located in the upper Erms Valley between the towns of Bad Urach and Metzingen at the foot of the central Swabian Alb. The town is at an altitude of 372 m above sea level. The following cities and towns bordering the municipality of Dettingen, they are listed clockwise, starting in the north 1) Neuffen, 2) Hülben, 3) Bad Urach, 4) St. Johann and 5) Metzingen. Religion A church has been located in Dettingen since the 11th century. As in all of Württemberg, the Reformation was introduced in 1534; the community is primarily Lutheran (Evangelisch). In 1967 a second Protestant church was located in the district Buchhalde. After the S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beuren, Esslingen
Beuren is a municipality in the district of Esslingen in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It is a spa and resort. With the majority of its district (95.2%), Beuren is part of the Swabian Alb biosphere reserve. Geography Beuren is located 28 km southeast of Stuttgart and 16 km southwest of Reutlingen. Politics Mayors since 1853 * 1853–1879: Nicolaus Klaß * 1879–1888: Jacob Klaß * 1888–1890: Philipp Friedrich Nestel * 1890–1927: Wilhelm Eugen Schraft * 1927–1934: Karl Friedrich Schminke * 1934: Wilhelm König * 1934–1945: Wilhelm Spanagel * 1945–1946: August Reuß * 1946–1948: Helmut Link * 1948–1983: Willi Gras * 1983–2015: Erich Hartmann * since 2016: Daniel Gluiber Municipal council The result of the local government elections on May 25, 2014: Notable people * August Pfänder (1891–1971), mayor in Neuffen and Nürtingen * Gottlob Espenlaub (1900–1972), born in Balzholz, German pilot and plane-constructor * Karl Albert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Brdarić
Thomas Brdarić (; born 23 January 1975) is a German former professional footballer who played as a forward. He is the current head coach of Indian Super League club Chennaiyin. Club career Brdarić was born in Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. began his professional career with VfB Stuttgart, making his Bundesliga debut as a substitute for Fritz Walter on 29 August 1993 against Bayern Munich. In only his second game, against SG Wattenscheid 09, he scored his first goal in a 4–2 victory. He managed ten games in total in his debut season, but did not manage to keep his place in the squad as he was sold onto Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga. He spent two seasons at the Rheinland club, helping them gain promotion to the top flight and maintaining their position. However, he managed just a solitary goal in his time and was again let go, back to the 2. Bundesliga with rivals Fortuna Köln. His spell here was much more successful as he became a first-team regular a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frickenhausen
Frickenhausen is a town in the district of Esslingen in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. History For the first time the municipality was called in the early 14th century ''Frickenhusen''. The main source of income was the growing of wine. However, epidemics, war and bad harvests made the income volatile, so many people worked from mid-18th century on linen weaving, spinning and flax. Today's Protestant church was built in 1500 as a late Gothic village church. Religion Since the Reformation Frickenhausen is predominantly Protestant. Today there is a Protestant church in each of the three municipal parts. In the center there is also a Roman Catholic church and since several years a New Apostolic congregation. Districts Tischardt The municipality Tischardt was incorporated on April 15, 1972 to the municipality Frickenhausen. The coat of arms was adopted in 1923, it shows in a blue shield a silver table, behind are three silver trees. Linsenhofen Linsenhofen came on January 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
