Wernau
Encyclopedia
Wernau is a town in the district of Esslingen
in Baden-Württemberg
southwestern Germany
. It is situated on the Neckar
river, 25 km southeast of Stuttgart
.
After WWII
many refugees from Hungary moved to Wernau.
On April 1, 1968, Wernau received its charter as an official city.
river. The Bodenbach river flows through the city. In 1981 the Wernauer Baggerseen (quarry ponds) were declared a wildlife preserve. Today it spans across 45 hectare
s. Another 5.5 hectares of wildlife preserve is located in an area of the city called the Wernauer Lehmgrube (clay pits).
, the manufacturer of electrical component systems, 2E mechatronic, and the producer of folk costumes, Perry have settled here. Also handcraft companies and wholesale businesses have found a home in the city.
Castle of the lords of Wernau.
Old church tower of St. Erasmus with its Roman elements.
Theater
Natural conservation area "Clay Pit"
Forest teaching path
Total eligible voters: 9,123
Total votes: 5,300; 58.09%
: „In silver, a black diagonal stripe with three golden balls.“
The coat of arms stems from the Herren von Wernau (Lord of Wernau), whose name is also the origin for the city's name. The three balls symbolize the legend of Nicolaus, according to which, the Bishop of Nikolaus from Myra threw three bags of gold through the window of a house where three poor girls lived, so that they could pay for their weddings.
with: Bonyhád
, Hungary
.
Esslingen (district)
Esslingen is a district in the centre of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Neighboring districts are Rems-Murr, Göppingen, Reutlingen, Böblingen and the district-free city Stuttgart.-History:...
in Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg is one of the 16 states of Germany. Baden-Württemberg is in the southwestern part of the country to the east of the Upper Rhine, and is the third largest in both area and population of Germany's sixteen states, with an area of and 10.7 million inhabitants...
southwestern 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...
. It is situated on the Neckar
Neckar
The Neckar is a long river, mainly flowing through the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg, but also a short section through Hesse, in Germany. The Neckar is a major right tributary of the River Rhine...
river, 25 km southeast of Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
.
History
Wernau was established in 1938 by the joining of two communities, Pfauhausen and Steinbach. These communities tried to unite in 1384 and again in 1681. While the first attempt lasted a few decades, the 1681 union by Franz Josef von Wernau did not last 7 years.After WWII
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
many refugees from Hungary moved to Wernau.
On April 1, 1968, Wernau received its charter as an official city.
Geography
Wernau is located on the southeast bank of the NeckarNeckar
The Neckar is a long river, mainly flowing through the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg, but also a short section through Hesse, in Germany. The Neckar is a major right tributary of the River Rhine...
river. The Bodenbach river flows through the city. In 1981 the Wernauer Baggerseen (quarry ponds) were declared a wildlife preserve. Today it spans across 45 hectare
Hectare
The hectare is a metric unit of area defined as 10,000 square metres , and primarily used in the measurement of land. In 1795, when the metric system was introduced, the are was defined as being 100 square metres and the hectare was thus 100 ares or 1/100 km2...
s. Another 5.5 hectares of wildlife preserve is located in an area of the city called the Wernauer Lehmgrube (clay pits).
Economy
Wernau is an attractive economic location. Famous companies like Bosch-Thermotechnik, the Japanese company Mori SeikiMori Seiki
is a Japan-based company, headquartered in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, engaged primarily in the manufacture and sale of machine tools. Since its establishment in 1948, it has grown into one of the largest machine tool builders in the world....
, the manufacturer of electrical component systems, 2E mechatronic, and the producer of folk costumes, Perry have settled here. Also handcraft companies and wholesale businesses have found a home in the city.
Companies based in Wernau
- DEWETRON Elektronische Messgeräte GmbH
- Eurotubes Thomas Klein Präzisionsdrahtführer und Löttechnik
- Junkers Gasgeräte (Bosch GruppeRobert Bosch GmbHRobert Bosch GmbH is a multinational engineering and electronics company headquartered in Gerlingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. It is the world's largest supplier of automotive components...
) / BBT Thermotechnik
Arts and culture
The castle from the Baron von Palm (18th century).Castle of the lords of Wernau.
Old church tower of St. Erasmus with its Roman elements.
Theater
Parks and outdoor recreation
Nature conservation area "Wernauer Quarry Ponds", bird paradiseNatural conservation area "Clay Pit"
Forest teaching path
Town Council
Results from June 13, 2004:| CDU | 32.9 % | -5.3 | 8 Seats | -1 |
| FWV | 19.9 % | +0.2 | 4 Seats | ±0 |
| WLB/JB | 19.4 % | +4.8 | 4 Seats | +1 |
| SPD | 17.8 % | -1.0 | 4 Seats | ±0 |
| Grüne Liste | 10.0 % | +1.3 | 2 Seats | ±0 |
Mayor
Results from October 21, 2007:| Armin Elbl | 3,358 | 64.4 % |
| Thomas Schrecklein | 1,688 | 32.0 % |
| Jürgen Lachmann | 190 | 3.6 % |
Total eligible voters: 9,123
Total votes: 5,300; 58.09%
Coat of arms
BlazonBlazon
In heraldry and heraldic vexillology, a blazon is a formal description of a coat of arms, flag or similar emblem, from which the reader can reconstruct the appropriate image...
: „In silver, a black diagonal stripe with three golden balls.“
The coat of arms stems from the Herren von Wernau (Lord of Wernau), whose name is also the origin for the city's name. The three balls symbolize the legend of Nicolaus, according to which, the Bishop of Nikolaus from Myra threw three bags of gold through the window of a house where three poor girls lived, so that they could pay for their weddings.
International relations
Wernau is twinnedTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
with: Bonyhád
Bonyhád
Bonyhád is a town in Tolna County in Southwestern Hungary. It is governed by a city council and a mayor. The current mayor of Bonyhád is Arpad Potapi who has served in this capacity since 2002....
, Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
.
External links
- Wernau's official webpage
- Drawings of the towns Pfauhausen and Steinbach which joined together to become Wernau. These are taken form the Forstlagerbuch (forestry stock book) from Andreas Kieser, 1685 (Hauptstaatsarchiv Stuttgart)