Hausham
Encyclopedia
Hausham is a municipality
in the district of Miesbach
in Bavaria
in Germany
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, between Miesbach
and Schliersee. It is surrounded to the south by mountains, including Huberspitz (1.052 m) and Neureuth (1.261 m).
The first brown coal mine was opened in 1860 but couldn't compete with the cheaper fossil oil and mineral coal and closed 106 years later in 1966.
and has two stations: (Hausham and Agatharied). The line is operated by the private railway Bayerische Oberlandbahn.
In addition to rail links, the Hausham area is served by the RVO local bus service.
Municipalities of Germany
Municipalities are the lowest level of territorial division in Germany. This may be the fourth level of territorial division in Germany, apart from those states which include Regierungsbezirke , where municipalities then become the fifth level.-Overview:With more than 3,400,000 inhabitants, the...
in the district of Miesbach
Miesbach
Miesbach is a town in Bavaria, Germany, and is the capital of the Miesbach district. The district is at an altitude of 697 metres above sea level. It covers an area of approximately 863.50 km² of alpine headlands and in 2004 had a population of 93,942. The town is located 48 km southeast...
in Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
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geographical classification
Hausham is located approximately 45 km south of MunichMunich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, between Miesbach
Miesbach
Miesbach is a town in Bavaria, Germany, and is the capital of the Miesbach district. The district is at an altitude of 697 metres above sea level. It covers an area of approximately 863.50 km² of alpine headlands and in 2004 had a population of 93,942. The town is located 48 km southeast...
and Schliersee. It is surrounded to the south by mountains, including Huberspitz (1.052 m) and Neureuth (1.261 m).
Districts
Hausham's 13 districts are:
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History
Hausham was created from the town of Agatharied on 27 April 1922. This was due to Hausham's growth through coal mining.The first brown coal mine was opened in 1860 but couldn't compete with the cheaper fossil oil and mineral coal and closed 106 years later in 1966.
Public transportation
Hausham is located on a direct railway line to MunichMunich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
and has two stations: (Hausham and Agatharied). The line is operated by the private railway Bayerische Oberlandbahn.
In addition to rail links, the Hausham area is served by the RVO local bus service.
Famous people in Hausham
- Benjamin LauthBenjamin LauthBenjamin Lauth is a German footballer who plays for TSV 1860 München.-Career:Lauth began his career with 1860 Munich, where he had played in his youth years...
, Footballer for 1860 MünchenTSV 1860 MünchenTurn- und Sportverein München von 1860, commonly known as TSV 1860 München or 1860 Munich, is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. The club's football team plays in the Second Bundesliga, after relegation from the Bundesliga following the 2003–04 season... - Marcus H. RosenmüllerMarcus H. RosenmüllerMarcus H. Rosenmüller is a German film director and screenwriter. He wrote and directed the films Wer früher stirbt ist länger tot, Die Perlmutterfarbe and directed Sommer in Orange, Schwere Jungs and Beste Gegend....
, film director - Josef Stallhofer, artist painter
- Josef WurmhellerJosef WurmhellerJosef "Sepp" Wurmheller was a German World War II fighter ace who served in the Luftwaffe from 1937 until his death on 22 June 1944. He was also a posthumous recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords...
, German fighter aceFlying aceA flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...
during WW2
External links
- official webpage Hausham (German)