Bieber, Offenbach

location of Bieber in Germany

Bieberer Amulett

Bieber is a village situated in Hesse, Germany, with a total population of 14,761 as of 2004. Since 1938 it has been a part of Offenbach. Its geographical location is 50.089 north 8.803 east.

Bieber is part of the S-Bahn Rhein-Main-System with two S-Bahn stations: one near the centre of the village and one in Bieber's district Bieber-Waldhof (3,500 Inhabitants in 2005).

Geography

A little brook, although called Bieber flows through the village. Around Bieber, there are woods, parks and agriculture.

At the top of the hill "Bieberer Berg" (120 m) stands the soccer-stadium "Stadion Bieberer Berg", the home of Kickers Offenbach.

History

historical building

The village's name is derived from the celtic people. But Bieber as such is first mentioned in 791 as Biberaha in a donation.

Originally Bieber's population has been Roman Catholic just into the 19th century. Now there is the catholic parish St. Nikolaus and a Protestant community.

Trivia

On May 20, 2010, Justin Bieber was reported to have visited Bieber.^[1]

External links

• Information site (German)
• Arms of Bieber

References

1. ^ "Justin Bieber visits Bieber, Germany! (Picture)" 21 May 2010 JustinBieberMusicVideo.com

Coordinates: 50°05′N 8°48′E / 50.083°N 8.8°E / 50.083; 8.8