Cleebronn
Encyclopedia
Cleebronn is a municipality
in the district of Heilbronn
in Baden-Württemberg
in southern Germany
.
, Brackenheim
(both in the district of Heilbronn), Bönnigheim
and Sachsenheim
(both in the district of Ludwigsburg
). Cleebronn has combined with Brackenheim to form a joint association of administrations.
In the 14th century Württemberg
acquired around two thirds of the village as Württembergisch Cleebronn. The other third stayed in possession of the principality as Mainzisch Cleebronn. In 1785 Württemberg acquired this last third but stayed independent. These municipalities staying independent until 1843 had been called Alt-Cleebronn and Neu-Cleebronn until 1811. These two parts weren't united until January 1, 1844.
In Cleebronn there is a Protestant parish.
The election result is as follows:
The mayor is also a member of the district council and its chairman.
s like blaufränkisch
, trollinger
, riesling
and Kerner
. Most wine-growers belong to the Weingärtnergenossenschaft Weingärtner Cleebronn-Güglingen eG.
and Kirchheim
(B 27). Public transport is ensured by buses of the HNV
. There's also a connection to the rail network in Lauffen and Kirchheim (Frankenbahn). The Zabergäubahn being shut down for several years has a station in the neighbouring Frauenzimmern. According to current plannings the rail is to be redeveloped until 2011. However, according to a report of July 2006, this is very doubtful.
. Founded in 1949, the company goes back to an old trade with fireworks founded in 1852. It's one of the last producers of fireworks in Germany and produces both rockets and big fireworks, containing 20 employers. Both the founder Paul Zink and his son and successor Walter got hold up to honorary citizens of Cleebronn.
Below the Michaelsberg there's the Erlebnispark Tripsdrill
. Next to it, the Wildparadies Stromberg (wildlife park) is connected. On a surface of 77ha there are around 100 attractions, zoological institutions and museums to visit. Near the park there's the tennis ground of the TC Cleebronn having five places to play and a further one to play beach-volleyball.
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 Heilbronn
Heilbronn (district)
Heilbronn is a district in the north of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Neighboring districts are Neckar-Odenwald, Hohenlohe, Schwäbisch Hall, Rems-Murr, Ludwigsburg, Enz, Karlsruhe and Rhein-Neckar...
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...
in southern 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...
.
Geography
Cleebronn is situated in the Zabergäu in the south of the district of Heilbronn, directly in the north of the Stromberg mountain with an elevation of 220-260m. The landscape is charakterized by wine-growing. The symbol of the municipality and even the whole Zabergäu is the Michaelsberg with an elevation of 394m.Neighbouring municipalities
Neighbouring towns of Cleebronn are (clockwise from the west): GüglingenGüglingen
Güglingen is a town in the district of Heilbronn in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It is situated 18 km southwest of Heilbronn.-Geography:Güglingen is situated in a valley called Zabergäu in the southwest district of Heilbronn....
, Brackenheim
Brackenheim
Brackenheim is a town in the district of Heilbronn in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It is situated 15 km southwest of Heilbronn.With an area of 826 hectare of vineyards, it's the biggest grape-growing municipality of Württemberg....
(both in the district of Heilbronn), Bönnigheim
Bönnigheim
Bönnigheim is a town in the German administrative district of Ludwigsburg which lies at the edge of the areas known as Stromberg and Zabergäu. The nearest large towns are Ludwigsburg and Heilbronn.- Geography :Districts of the town...
and Sachsenheim
Sachsenheim
Sachsenheim is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated 11 km northwest of Ludwigsburg.-See also:...
(both in the district of Ludwigsburg
Ludwigsburg (district)
Ludwigsburg is a district in the middle of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Neighboring districts are Heilbronn, Rems-Murr, the district-free city Stuttgart, and the districts Böblingen and Enz.-History:...
). Cleebronn has combined with Brackenheim to form a joint association of administrations.
History
Cleebronn was first mentioned documentary in 1279 as Kleberen. In the 13th century there were some possessions of the Principality of Mainz around the Michaelsberg being rent to Cleebronn's Lords of Magenheim.In the 14th century Württemberg
Württemberg
Württemberg , formerly known as Wirtemberg or Wurtemberg, is an area and a former state in southwestern Germany, including parts of the regions Swabia and Franconia....
acquired around two thirds of the village as Württembergisch Cleebronn. The other third stayed in possession of the principality as Mainzisch Cleebronn. In 1785 Württemberg acquired this last third but stayed independent. These municipalities staying independent until 1843 had been called Alt-Cleebronn and Neu-Cleebronn until 1811. These two parts weren't united until January 1, 1844.
In Cleebronn there is a Protestant parish.
District council
Following the municipal election of 13 June 2004, the district council of Cleebronn has 12 seats.The election result is as follows:
| party | amount | seats | ||
| FWV | 42.2% | (+2.3) | 5 | (=) |
| CDU Christian Democratic Union (Germany) The Christian Democratic Union of Germany is a Christian democratic and conservative political party in Germany. It is regarded as on the centre-right of the German political spectrum... |
38.0% | (−7.5) | 5 | (−1) |
| Arbeitsgemeinschaft Umwelt (AGU) | 19.7% | (+5.1) | 2 | (+1) |
The mayor is also a member of the district council and its chairman.
Notable buildings
- The Protestant Raphaelskirche consists of Gothic parts and got redeveloped in 1900/1901. Next to the church there's the old vicarage.
- The current town hall gut built in 1736 and has been redeveloped several times.
- The Bürgerhaus got built in 1902 as a school instead of the old town hall. School ended in 1994, after it got moderned until 1997.
- The wine-press of the village is of 1907 and formerly has been the biggest wine-press of Württemberg.
- The Backhaus got built in 1930 and redeveloped in 1985, it contains two functional ovens.
- Above the village on a hill is Magenheim Castle, a building of the Staufers built in 1250 and formerly seat of the Lords of Magenheim.
- On the Michaelsberg there's a Romanic church and a spital of 1739 (today's youth hostel).
- The hamlet Katharinenplaisir is a Baroque estate built in 1733 and named after the builder's wife.
- Situated at the communal land of Cleebronn with an elevation of 472m, there's the highest point of the Stromberg mountain ridge. On top of it a telecommunication's tower has been built in 1969.
Economy and infrastructure
Wine-growing
On the Michaelsberg people grow wine for 1200 years. There are growing different varietalVarietal
"Varietal" describes wines made primarily from a single named grape variety, and which typically displays the name of that variety on the wine label. Examples of grape varieties commonly used in varietal wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot...
s like blaufränkisch
Blaufränkisch
Blaufränkisch is a dark-skinned variety of grape used for red wine. Blaufränkisch, which is a late-ripening variety gives red wines which are typically rich in tannin and may exhibit a pronounced spicy character...
, trollinger
Trollinger
Trollinger is a light-red, late-maturing wine grape variety that was originally cultivated in the wine regions of South Tyrol and Trentino.It probably reached the southern regions of Germany during Roman times...
, riesling
Riesling
Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. Riesling wines are usually varietally...
and Kerner
Kerner (grape)
The Kerner grape is an aromatic white grape variety. It was bred in 1929 by August Herold by crossing Trollinger and Riesling. Herold was working at a plant breeding station in Lauffen in the Württemberg region of Germany. This station belonged to a state breeding institute headquartered in...
. Most wine-growers belong to the Weingärtnergenossenschaft Weingärtner Cleebronn-Güglingen eG.
Transportation
There are connections to the long-distance network via LauffenLauffen
Lauffen am Neckar is a town in the district of Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated on the river Neckar, 9 km southwest of Heilbronn...
and Kirchheim
Kirchheim am Neckar
Kirchheim is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany....
(B 27). Public transport is ensured by buses of the HNV
Heilbronner Hohenloher Haller Nahverkehr
The Heilbronner Hohenloher Haller Nahverkehr is a regional transport cooperative that coordinates tickets and fares among all transport operators in the metropolitan area of Heilbronn in Germany. Besides the city of Heilbronn, the H3NV area encompasses the districts of Heilbronn and Hohenlohe...
. There's also a connection to the rail network in Lauffen and Kirchheim (Frankenbahn). The Zabergäubahn being shut down for several years has a station in the neighbouring Frauenzimmern. According to current plannings the rail is to be redeveloped until 2011. However, according to a report of July 2006, this is very doubtful.
Local businesses
A well-known employee is Zink Feuerwerk GmbH, producing fireworksFireworks
Fireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display. A fireworks event is a display of the effects produced by firework devices...
. Founded in 1949, the company goes back to an old trade with fireworks founded in 1852. It's one of the last producers of fireworks in Germany and produces both rockets and big fireworks, containing 20 employers. Both the founder Paul Zink and his son and successor Walter got hold up to honorary citizens of Cleebronn.
Media
About happenings in Cleebronn, the daily paper Heilbronner Stimme informs within its edition SW, south-west.Education
The primary school Friedrich-Hölderlin-Grundschule in Cleebronn has a new building since 1994. Secondary schools are situated within Cleebronn's neighbouring towns. Besides there are two kindergartens hold by the Protestant church. Also Cleebronn has a small library within its Bürgerhaus as well as a separate book store selling used books.Leisure
Erlebnispark Tripsdrill
Erlebnispark Tripsdrill is a wildlife and theme park near Cleebronn in Southern Germany. Covering in total, the park offers over 100 attractions, including museums, animal petting and feeding, roller coasters, playgrounds, and a theatre...
. Next to it, the Wildparadies Stromberg (wildlife park) is connected. On a surface of 77ha there are around 100 attractions, zoological institutions and museums to visit. Near the park there's the tennis ground of the TC Cleebronn having five places to play and a further one to play beach-volleyball.
External links
- www.cleebronn.de (in German)