Ahrweiler (district)
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Ahrweiler | |
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Country | Germany |
State | Rhineland-Palatinate |
Capital | Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler |
Government | |
• District admin. | Cornelia Weigand |
Area | |
• Total | 787 km2 (304 sq mi) |
Population (31 December 2022)[1] | |
• Total | 128,161 |
• Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Vehicle registration | AW |
Website | www.kreis-ahrweiler.de |
Ahrweiler (German:
History
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The region was conquered by the
Many towns were first mentioned in the 9th century, among them
In 1180, the Holy Roman Emperor
From 1100 to 1246, the district was ruled by the Grafen (Counts) von Are (Ahr), and then by their relatives, the Grafen von Hochstaden. These families were mainly responsible for the development of Ahrweiler, which then was, together with
Since the Middle Ages, the town has been roughly divided by the four City Gates. In each division there was a commons, which originally belonged to the town's citizens. These were later put in the care of the protective Social Communities, who protected the interests of the inhabitants.[citation needed] These Social Communities (Hutengemeinschaften) continue to exist. They are: Hutengemeinschaft Adenbachhut Ahrweiler; Hutengemeinschaft "St. Barbara" Ahrhut Ahrweiler; Hutengemeinschaft "St. Katharina" Niederhut Ahrweiler; Hutengemeinschaft "St. Ursula" Oberhut Ahrweiler e.V..[citation needed]
During a disastrous period in the
The districts of Ahrweiler and Adenau were established in 1816, just after Prussia occupied the Rhineland. The district of Adenau was merged with Ahrweiler in 1932.[2]
The Ahrweiler City Gate and many other historical buildings were partially destroyed at the end of World War II during the contested advances of the Allies.[citation needed] The battle of the Rhine bridge of Remagen, otherwise known as the Ludendorff Bridge, in 1945, is a well-known event in local history, also due to the U.S. movie The Bridge at Remagen (1969).[citation needed]
Jewish history
In
Although much of the town resisted early
Geography
The Rhine forms the eastern border of the district. The Ahr, a tributary of the Rhine, enters the district in the southeast and runs northeastwards to meet the Rhine within the borders of the district.
Ahrweiler is located in the northernmost part of the Eifel mountains. The mountains to the north of the Ahr are called the Ahr Hills; they are lower than the mountains of the High Eifel in the south of the district.
Walporzheim, one kilometre west of Ahrweiler, has some curious rock formations called the "Bunte Kuh" (Colorful Cow) and the "Kaiserstuhl" (Emperor's Chair).
The forests of the Eifel are the result of reforestations in the 19th century. The most common tree is the fir, which was originally not native to the region. The Ahr river and its smaller affluents serve as a habitat for rare animals, that are adapted to alluvial forests. Examples are the
Ahrweiler is also characterised by orchards and vineyards. The
Ahrweiler is especially well known for its vineyards and wineries. Wine growing and trading has been going on in Ahrweiler for over 1,000 years. The town is the chief cultivator for the red wine known as "Ahrburgunder". Bachem, which lies one kilometre south of Ahrweiler, is also well known for its "Frühburgunder", a local name for
On the first Sunday in September there is a traditional and annual wine festival in Ahrweiler, for which a "Wine Queen," or "Burgundia", is elected. Within the district are also the wine festival on the first Sunday in July at Bachem and another one in nearby Walporzheim on the first Sunday in August. By the way, Walporzheim also has the oldest wine house in the Ahr, named St. Peters, which dates from 1246.
The Nürburgring, a famous Formula One circuit, is located in the district.
Coat of arms
The coat of arms was adopted in 1927. It displays:[8]
- Top left: the cross of Cologne
- Top right: the heraldic eagle of the earldom of Ahr
- Bottom left: the lion of Berg
- Bottom right: the former coat of arms of the Prussian Rhine province
Towns and municipalities
Towns | Verbandsgemeinden | |
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1seat of the Verbandsgemeinde; 2town |
References
- Statistisches Landesamt Rheinland-Pfalz. 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Kreisverwaltung Ahrweiler - Ausgewählte Daten aus der Geschichte des Kreises Ahrweiler" [District administration of Ahrweiler - Selected information on the history of the district of Ahrweiler] (in German). 5 February 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Kreisverwaltung Ahrweiler - Dokumentarfilm - Zeugnisse jüdischen Lebens im Kreis Ahrweiler" [District administration of Ahrweiler - Documentary - Evidence of Jewish life in the district of Ahrweiler] (in German). 4 April 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Siewers, Ulrich. "Die Osteifel aktiv erleben".
Mit Sicherheit ist es nicht vulkanischen Ursprungs, also kein Maar.
- ^ Jean, Thein. "DMG-GV-Sediment 2013 Meeting, University of Tübingen, Germany Presentation Schedule" (PDF).[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Ahr Wine Regions". Wine-Searcher. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
- ^ "Ahrweiler Wine Region". Wine-Searcher. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
- ^ "Kreisverwaltung Ahrweiler - Wappen des Kreises Ahrweiler" [District administration of Ahrweiler - Coat of arms of the district Ahrweiler] (in German). 29 December 2005. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
External links
- Official website (in German)
- Wines of the Ahr (in German)
- The Ahr River Valley - Photos Archived 2008-11-21 at the Wayback Machine