- Wernau
Infobox Ort in Deutschland
Art = Stadt
Wappen = Wernau-wappen.png
lat_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 ElblWernau is a town in the district of Esslingen, in
Baden-Württemberg , southwestGermany . It is situated on theNeckar river, 25 km southeast ofStuttgart .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.
TheaterParks 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)ources
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