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|image_photo = Schwarzenbek Franziskuskirche 2010-03-21 002.jpg |
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|image_caption = Church of Saint Francis |
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|coordinates = {{coord|53|30|15|N|10|28|45|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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|state = Schleswig-Holstein |
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|district = Herzogtum Lauenburg |
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|elevation = 44 |
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|area = 11.56 |
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|postal_code = 21493 |
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|area_code = 04151 |
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|licence = RZ |
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|Kfz = RZ |
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|Gemeindeschlüssel = 01 0 53 116 |
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 01 0 53 116 |
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|mayor = Ute Borchers-Seelig |
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|Straße = Ritter-Wulf-Platz 1 |
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|party = Ind |
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|Bürgermeister = Frank Ruppert |
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|website = [http://www.schwarzenbek.de/ www.schwarzenbek.de] |
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'''Schwarzenbek''' is a town in the [[Lauenburg (district)|district of Lauenburg]], in [[Schleswig-Holstein]], [[Germany]]. It is situated approximately 10 km northeast of [[Geesthacht]], and 35 km east of [[Hamburg]]. Schwarzenbeks' coat of arms shows a black wolf on yellow |
'''Schwarzenbek''' is a town in the [[Lauenburg (district)|district of Lauenburg]], in [[Schleswig-Holstein]], [[Germany]]. It is situated approximately 10 km northeast of [[Geesthacht]], and 35 km east of [[Hamburg]]. Schwarzenbeks' coat of arms shows a [[wolf|black wolf]] on a yellow field, beneath the wolf, the water symbolizes the river Schwarze Beke (meaning Black Creek). |
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==Schwarze Beke== |
==Schwarze Beke== |
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The creek is eponymous for the city in the north of [[Germany]]. The "Schwarze Beke" springs southeast of Schwarzenbek at Gut Melusinenthal, goes through the Rülauer forest, a fruit plantation area and some grassland before the creek ends up in a pipe following the train tracks and anastomoses with the "Schwarze Au" which empties out in Aumühle in the "Bille" which anastomoses with a German main river the "Elbe". |
The creek is eponymous for the city in the north of [[Germany]]. The "Schwarze Beke" springs southeast of Schwarzenbek at Gut Melusinenthal, goes through the Rülauer forest, a fruit plantation area, and some grassland before the creek ends up in a pipe following the train tracks and [[anastomosis|anastomoses]] with the "Schwarze Au" which empties out in Aumühle in the "Bille" which anastomoses with a German main river the "Elbe". |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The first known reference to a population around the "Schwarze Beke" was in the year 1291. The municipal law followed in 1953 given by the government of the state [[Schleswig-Holstein]]. The location made Schwarzenbek attractive for many people after that not only that but also the transport connection the [[Hamburg]] with the "Deutsche Bahn" the most successful public transportation company in Germany. Connection to [[Lübeck]] and Hamburg, main cities in the north of Germany, have been there early in Schwarzenbek's history. |
The first known reference to a population around the "Schwarze Beke" was in the year 1291. The municipal law followed in 1953 given by the government of the state [[Schleswig-Holstein]]. The location made Schwarzenbek attractive for many people after that not only that but also the transport connection the [[Hamburg]] with the "Deutsche Bahn" the most successful public transportation company in Germany. Connection to [[Lübeck]] and Hamburg, main cities in the north of Germany, have been there early in Schwarzenbek's history. |
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Schwarzenbek fraternized with cities all over Europe what gave it its name as "Europastadt" (European city). [[Aubenas]] in [[France]], Sierre in Switzerland and Zelzate in Belgium fraternized with Schwarzenbek in the year of 1955. Two more cities in Europe followed in 1960 including [[Cesenatico]] in [[Italy]] and [[Delfzijl]] in the [[Netherlands]]. To show the inhabitants their fraternization to those cities the |
Schwarzenbek fraternized with cities all over Europe what gave it its name as "Europastadt" (European city). [[Aubenas]] in [[France]], Sierre in Switzerland and Zelzate in Belgium fraternized with Schwarzenbek in the year of 1955. Two more cities in Europe followed in 1960 including [[Cesenatico]] in [[Italy]] and [[Delfzijl]] in the [[Netherlands]]. To show the inhabitants their fraternization to those cities the city named a district of Schwarzenbek Verbrüderungsring (Connection ring) and named streets in that quarter after those cities in Europe. |
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Schwarzenbek was the second city in Germany which was awarded the Europapreis (European prize). |
Schwarzenbek was the second city in Germany which was awarded the Europapreis (European prize). |
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Schwarzenbek's size grew tremendously the past years and didn't stop growing ever since. |
Schwarzenbek's size grew tremendously the past years and didn't stop growing ever since. |
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==Inhabitants== |
==Inhabitants== |
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Schwarzenbek is |
Schwarzenbek is the third largest city in [[Lauenburg (district)|district of Lauenburg]] and one of the parishes in the state "Schleswig-Holstein" after Geesthacht and [[Mölln]]. Most of the inhabitants are young families and commuters. |
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Historical inhabitants are: |
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*1850: 500 Inhabitants |
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*1938: 2,200 Inhabitants |
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*2005: 15,019 Inhabitants |
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== Town twinning == |
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* {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Cesenatico]], Italy |
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* {{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Delfzijl]], Netherlands |
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* {{flagicon|Swiss}} [[Sierre]], Switzerland |
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* {{flagicon|Belgium}} [[Zelzate]], Belgium |
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* {{flagicon|France}} [[Aubenas]], France |
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==Other personalities associated with the town== |
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* [[Francis Erdmann, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg]] (1629-1666), Duke of [[Saxe-Lauenburg]], died in Schwarzenbek |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*{{in lang|de}} [http://www.schwarzenbek.de/ Official site] |
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*[http://www.schwarzenbek-info.de/ Information about Schwarzenbek] |
*[http://www.schwarzenbek-info.de/ Information about Schwarzenbek] |
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[[Image:Rathaus Schwarzenbek 11.jpg|thumb|left|Town hall of Schwarzenbek]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:02, 16 June 2024
Schwarzenbek | |
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Location of Schwarzenbek within Herzogtum Lauenburg district | |
Coordinates: 53°30′15″N 10°28′45″E / 53.50417°N 10.47917°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Schleswig-Holstein |
District | Herzogtum Lauenburg |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ute Borchers-Seelig (Ind.) |
Area | |
• Total | 11.56 km2 (4.46 sq mi) |
Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
Population (2022-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 17,317 |
• Density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 21493 |
Dialling codes | 04151 |
Vehicle registration | RZ |
Website | www.schwarzenbek.de |
Schwarzenbek is a town in the district of Lauenburg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated approximately 10 km northeast of Geesthacht, and 35 km east of Hamburg. Schwarzenbeks' coat of arms shows a black wolf on a yellow field, beneath the wolf, the water symbolizes the river Schwarze Beke (meaning Black Creek).
Schwarze Beke
[edit]The creek is eponymous for the city in the north of Germany. The "Schwarze Beke" springs southeast of Schwarzenbek at Gut Melusinenthal, goes through the Rülauer forest, a fruit plantation area, and some grassland before the creek ends up in a pipe following the train tracks and anastomoses with the "Schwarze Au" which empties out in Aumühle in the "Bille" which anastomoses with a German main river the "Elbe".
History
[edit]The first known reference to a population around the "Schwarze Beke" was in the year 1291. The municipal law followed in 1953 given by the government of the state Schleswig-Holstein. The location made Schwarzenbek attractive for many people after that not only that but also the transport connection the Hamburg with the "Deutsche Bahn" the most successful public transportation company in Germany. Connection to Lübeck and Hamburg, main cities in the north of Germany, have been there early in Schwarzenbek's history. Schwarzenbek fraternized with cities all over Europe what gave it its name as "Europastadt" (European city). Aubenas in France, Sierre in Switzerland and Zelzate in Belgium fraternized with Schwarzenbek in the year of 1955. Two more cities in Europe followed in 1960 including Cesenatico in Italy and Delfzijl in the Netherlands. To show the inhabitants their fraternization to those cities the city named a district of Schwarzenbek Verbrüderungsring (Connection ring) and named streets in that quarter after those cities in Europe. Schwarzenbek was the second city in Germany which was awarded the Europapreis (European prize). Schwarzenbek's size grew tremendously the past years and didn't stop growing ever since.
Inhabitants
[edit]Schwarzenbek is the third largest city in district of Lauenburg and one of the parishes in the state "Schleswig-Holstein" after Geesthacht and Mölln. Most of the inhabitants are young families and commuters.
Historical inhabitants are:
Year | Inhabitants |
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1850 | 500 |
1900 | 1,200 |
1938 | 2,200 |
1995 | 12,000 |
2005 | 15,019 |
2006 | 15,022 |
Town twinning
[edit]- Cesenatico, Italy
- Delfzijl, Netherlands
- Sierre, Switzerland
- Zelzate, Belgium
- Aubenas, France
Other personalities associated with the town
[edit]- Francis Erdmann, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg (1629-1666), Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg, died in Schwarzenbek
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- (in German) Official site
- Information about Schwarzenbek