Wernau

Infobox Ort in Deutschland
Art = Stadt
Wappen = Wernau-wappen.pnglat_deg = 48 |lat_min = 41 |lat_sec = 19
lon_deg = 9 |lon_min = 25 |lon_sec = 20
Lageplan =
Bundesland = Baden-Württemberg
Regierungsbezirk = Stuttgart
Landkreis = Esslingen
Höhe = 255
Fläche = 10.90
Einwohner = 12328
Stand = 2006-12-31
PLZ = 73249
Vorwahl = 07153
Kfz = ES
Gemeindeschlüssel = 08 1 16 072
Gliederung = 2
Straße = Kirchheimer Straße 69
Website = [http://www.wernau.de/ www.wernau.de]
Bürgermeister = Armin Elbl

Wernau is a town in the district of Esslingen, in Baden-Württemberg, southwest Germany. It is situated on the Neckar river, 25 km southeast of Stuttgart.

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. [http://www.wernau.de/Geschichte.html Eine junge Stadt mit bemerkenswerter Geschichte] ]

After WWII 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 Neckar 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 hectars. Another 5.5 hectars 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 seiki, the manufacturer of electrical component systems 2E mechatronic, mdm and the producer of folk costumes Perry have settled here. Also handcraft companies and wholesale businesses have found a home in the city. [http://www.stuttgart-tourist.de/ENG/city/wernau.htm Stuttgart Marketing GmbH] ]

Companies based in Wernau

* DEWETRON Elektronische Messgeräte GmbH
* Eurotubes Thomas Klein Präzisionsdrahtführer und Löttechnik
* Junkers Gasgeräte (Bosch Gruppe) / 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 paradise [http://www.stuttgart-tourist.de/ENG/city/wernau.htm Stuttgart Marketing GmbH] ]
Natural conservation area "Clay Pit" [http://www.stuttgart-tourist.de/ENG/city/wernau.htm Stuttgart Marketing GmbH] ]
Forest teaching path [http://www.stuttgart-tourist.de/ENG/city/wernau.htm Stuttgart Marketing GmbH] ]

Government

Town Council

Results from June 13, 2004:

Mayor

Results from October 21, 2007:

Total eligible voters: 9,123
Total votes: 5,300; 58.09%

Coat of arms

Blazon: „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. [http://www.wernau.de/Geschichte.html Eine junge Stadt mit bemerkenswerter Geschichte] ]

Sister cities

*flagicon|Hungary Bonyhád, Hungary.

External links

* [http://www.wernau.de/ Wernau's official webpage]
* Drawings of the towns [https://www2.landesarchiv-bw.de/ofs21/bild_zoom/zoom.php?bestand=21067&id=1220638&screenbreite=1280&screenhoehe=769 Pfauhausen] and [https://www2.landesarchiv-bw.de/ofs21/bild_zoom/zoom.php?bestand=21067&id=1220740&screenbreite=1280&screenhoehe=769 Steinbach] which joined together to become Wernau. These are taken form the Forstlagerbuch (forestry stock book) from Andreas Kieser, 1685 (Hauptstaatsarchiv Stuttgart)

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