Zell am Harmersbach
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Zell am Harmersbach is a small historic city in Baden-Württemberg
, Germany
. It lies in the Ortenaukreis
, between the Black Forest
and the Rhine.
In 1289 Rudolph I
, invested the monastery as an Imperial abbey and was placed within the Gengenbach
order under the Diocese of Strasbourg, however ownership and the vogt remined with the Kurfürst von und zu HohenGeroldsack until 1636, with the death of Kurfürst Jacob von und zu HohenGeroldsack.
During the Middle Ages the Hohengeroldsecks founded between 16 and 20 monastries within the southern half of modern Baden-Baden. They were closely aligned with the Bishopic of Strassburg, being Vogt protectors for nearly 371 years, and twice Bishops of Strassburg, 1262 - 1273.
tal (Harmersbach Valley), a tributary valley of the Kinzig
. 8km North Hohengeroldseck Main Castle at Biberach. And 16km from Lahr, another Hohengeroldseck foundation.
Oberentersbach : The first documented mention of Oberentersbach dates to 1111. It was administered from Zell until 1803, and afterward formed a borough together with Unterentersbach. This union was dissolved in 1851.
Unterentersbach : The first documented mention of Unterentersbach dates to 1075. In around 1700, it came under the control of the Lords of Mayershofen.
Unterharmersbach : The first documented mention of Unterharmersbach dates to 1139. In 1200 was taken over by the Bamberg Diocese
. By way of the dukes of Zähringen
, the Earls of Fürstenberg, and the Prince of Geroldseck, Unterharmersbach came under the control of the Strasbourg Diocese
.
The city is bordered on the north by Nordrach
, on the northeast by Oberharmersbach
, on the southeast by Fischerbach
, on the south by the city of Haslach
, in the southwest by Steinach
, on the west by Biberach
, and on the northwest by the city of Gengenbach
.
1. CDU 37.8% (+0,7) - 7 seats (-2) hello
2. FWV 31.6% (-0,8) - 6 seats (-2)
3. SPD 18.9% (-2,1) - 3 seats (-2)
4. GLZ 11.7% (+2,2) - 2 seats (=)
with:
The district of Unterharmersbach has maintained a partnership with the Swiss community of Tuggen
since 2000.
factory.
Other people with connections to the city:
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...
, 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 lies in the Ortenaukreis
Ortenaukreis
Ortenaukreis is a district in the west of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Neighboring districts are Rastatt, Freudenstadt, Rottweil, Schwarzwald-Baar and Emmendingen...
, between the Black Forest
Black Forest
The Black Forest is a wooded mountain range in Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany. It is bordered by the Rhine valley to the west and south. The highest peak is the Feldberg with an elevation of 1,493 metres ....
and the Rhine.
History
Zell monastery was founded by the Counts von und zu Hohengeroldseck, to whose sovereign lands, most of the modern Ortenaukreis district of Baden-Württemberg belonged. The monastery was consecrated within the Zähringen order, with records dating back to 1139.In 1289 Rudolph I
Rudolph I of Germany
Rudolph I was King of the Romans from 1273 until his death. He played a vital role in raising the Habsburg dynasty to a leading position among the Imperial feudal dynasties...
, invested the monastery as an Imperial abbey and was placed within the Gengenbach
Gengenbach Abbey
Gengenbach Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Gengenbach in the district of Ortenau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.-History:It was founded by Saint Pirmin sometime after his expulsion from Reichenau in 727 and settled by monks from Gorze Abbey. It enjoyed good relations with the Carolingian...
order under the Diocese of Strasbourg, however ownership and the vogt remined with the Kurfürst von und zu HohenGeroldsack until 1636, with the death of Kurfürst Jacob von und zu HohenGeroldsack.
During the Middle Ages the Hohengeroldsecks founded between 16 and 20 monastries within the southern half of modern Baden-Baden. They were closely aligned with the Bishopic of Strassburg, being Vogt protectors for nearly 371 years, and twice Bishops of Strassburg, 1262 - 1273.
Geography
Zell is located at the end of the HarmersbachHarmersbach
Harmersbach is a river of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.-See also:*List of rivers of Baden-Württemberg...
tal (Harmersbach Valley), a tributary valley of the Kinzig
Kinzig (Rhine)
The Kinzig is a river in southwestern Germany, a right tributary of the Rhine.It runs for 95 km from the Black Forest through the Upper Rhine River Plains. The Kinzig valley and secondary valleys constitute the largest system of valleys in the Black Forest...
. 8km North Hohengeroldseck Main Castle at Biberach. And 16km from Lahr, another Hohengeroldseck foundation.
City districts
Along with Zell, the districts of Unterharmersbach, Unterentersbach und Oberentersbach are incorporated into the city.Oberentersbach : The first documented mention of Oberentersbach dates to 1111. It was administered from Zell until 1803, and afterward formed a borough together with Unterentersbach. This union was dissolved in 1851.
Unterentersbach : The first documented mention of Unterentersbach dates to 1075. In around 1700, it came under the control of the Lords of Mayershofen.
Unterharmersbach : The first documented mention of Unterharmersbach dates to 1139. In 1200 was taken over by the Bamberg Diocese
Archdiocese of Bamberg
The Archdiocese of Bamberg is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Bavaria and is one of 27 Roman Catholic dioceses in Germany. About a third of the population is Catholic. With 15.6% this diocese has one of higher numbers of worshippers on Sunday in Germany...
. By way of the dukes of Zähringen
Zähringen
Zähringen is the name of an old German family that founded a large number of cities in what are today Switzerland and Baden-Württemberg. While the junior line that first assumed the title Duke of Zähringen, a cadet branch of the House of Baden, became extinct in 1218, the senior line persists and...
, the Earls of Fürstenberg, and the Prince of Geroldseck, Unterharmersbach came under the control of the Strasbourg Diocese
Archbishopric of Strasbourg
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.
The city is bordered on the north by Nordrach
Nordrach
Nordrach is a municipality in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg in Germany....
, on the northeast by Oberharmersbach
Oberharmersbach
Oberharmersbach is a town in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg in Germany...
, on the southeast by Fischerbach
Fischerbach
Fischerbach is a town in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.-History:The town was first registered in 1139. The village was part of the Gengenbach monastery and the "Herren von Wolfach" and later became part of the Fürstenberg shire...
, on the south by the city of Haslach
Haslach
Haslach is a small city in south-west Germany, in the district Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg. As of 2010 it had a population of 7,010.-History:...
, in the southwest by Steinach
Steinach, Baden-Württemberg
Steinach is a municipality in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg in Germany....
, on the west by Biberach
Biberach, Baden
Biberach is a municipality in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg in Germany....
, and on the northwest by the city of Gengenbach
Gengenbach
Gengenbach is a town in the district of Ortenau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and a popular tourist destination on the western edge of the Black Forest with about 11,000 inhabitants....
.
Political Administration
The city is the seat of the arranged administration partnership with the communities of Biberach, Nordrach and Oberharmersbach.Local Election Results
The local council elections on the 13 June 2004 had the following result:1. CDU 37.8% (+0,7) - 7 seats (-2) hello
2. FWV 31.6% (-0,8) - 6 seats (-2)
3. SPD 18.9% (-2,1) - 3 seats (-2)
4. GLZ 11.7% (+2,2) - 2 seats (=)
Coat of arms
Zell's coat of arms, a black eagle on gold, is the crest of the Holy Roman Empire and symbolizes Zell's history as an imperial city.International relations
Zell am Harmersbach 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:
- Baume-Les-DamesBaume-les-DamesBaume-les-Dames is a commune in the Doubs department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*...
, in the Franche-Comté region of France, since 1990 and - FrauensteinFrauenstein-In Germany:*Frauenstein, Saxony, in the district of Mittelsachsen*Wiesbaden-Frauenstein, part of Wiesbaden, Hesse...
, in the Ore Mountains in SaxonySaxonyThe Free State of Saxony is a landlocked state of Germany, contingent with Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt, Thuringia, Bavaria, the Czech Republic and Poland. It is the tenth-largest German state in area, with of Germany's sixteen states....
, since 1991.
The district of Unterharmersbach has maintained a partnership with the Swiss community of Tuggen
Tuggen
Tuggen is a municipality in March District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Tuggen has an area, , of . Of this area, 62.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 22.1% is forested...
since 2000.
Culture and Attractions
Zell lies on the Kinzigtäler Jakobusweg and on the Großen Hansjakobweg routes, both of which pass many sites of interest.Museums
- Heimatmuseum Fürstenberger Hof (Fürstenberger Farm Museum)
- Villa Haiss, museum for contemporary art
- Storchenturm (stork tower) museum
Economy and Infrastructure
Zell is the birthplace of the famous Hahn und Henne (Rooster and Hens) potteryPottery
Pottery is the material from which the potteryware is made, of which major types include earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. The place where such wares are made is also called a pottery . Pottery also refers to the art or craft of the potter or the manufacture of pottery...
factory.
Transportation
Zell am Harmersbach lies on the Harmersbachtalbahn, a branch line of the Black Forest Railway, which runs from Biberach to Oberharmersbach. Public transport is provided for by the Ortenau transit network.Education
At Ritter von Buß Educational Center, there is a primary school, a secondary school and technical school. An additional primary school is located in Unterharmersbach. There is also a special educational school in Kernstadt. There are four kindergartens in the area.Famous Citizens
- 31 January 1780 - 13 April 1845 Ignaz Blasius Bruder, German musical instrument manufacturer and organ builder
- 23 March 1803 - 31 January 1878 Franz Josef Ritter von BußFranz Josef Ritter von BußFranz Joseph, Ritter von Buss was a German Roman Catholic jurist, activist and politician.-Life:...
, German politician (German Centre Party) and preacher - 10 February 1958, Thomas RuffThomas RuffThomas Ruff is an internationally renowned German photographer who lives and works in Düsseldorf.-Life:...
, German photographer
Other people with connections to the city:
- From 1945 to 1952, the German scientist Karl Hasel was responsible for the administration of Zell am Harmersbach.
External links
- Website of the city of Zell am Harmersbach www.zell.de
- Informations & pictures
- Links on the subject of Zell am Harmersbach in the Open Directory http://www.dmoz.org/World/Deutsch/Regional/Europa/Deutschland/Baden-W%c3%bcrttemberg/Landkreise/Ortenaukreis/St%c3%a4dte_und_Gemeinden/Zell_am_Harmersbach/