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Bad Wurzach (until 1950 Wurzach) is a small spa town in southern Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is a well known health-resort destination, and home to the oldest bog spa (in German: ''Moorheilbad'') in Baden-Württemberg, as well as one of the largest contiguous raised bog areas in Europe. It is situated northeast of Ravensburg and part of Ravensburg County, located in the Upper Swabia region. Since 1950 the town has carried the predicate Bad (spa). It is the third-largest municipality by area in the state of Baden-Württemberg, second only to Stuttgart, which is the capital of the state, and Baiersbronn. Geographical location The municipality of Bad Wurzach (a spa town) lies in a broad lowland between the regions of Allgäu and Upper Swabia. Castle and town are adjacent to the so-called Wurzacher Ried ( :de:Wurzacher Ried, Wurzach Reed Marsh). The "Ried" is a very large mire. Covering almost 7 square miles (18 km2) it is the largest contiguous, intact r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germany
Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south; it covers an area of , with a population of almost 84 million within its 16 constituent states. Germany borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr. Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before AD 100. In 962, the Kingdom of Germany formed the bulk of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nature Reserve
A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for purposes of conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research. They may be designated by government institutions in some countries, or by private landowners, such as charities and research institutions. Nature reserves fall into different IUCN categories depending on the level of protection afforded by local laws. Normally it is more strictly protected than a nature park. Various jurisdictions may use other terminology, such as ecological protection area or private protected area in legislation and in official titles of the reserves. History Cultural practices that roughly equate to the establishment and maintenance of reserved areas for animals date bac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aitrach
Aitrach is a municipality in the district of Ravensburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwee .... References Ravensburg (district) {{Ravensburg-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rot An Der Rot
Rot an der Rot () is a town in the district of Biberach in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. The town developed out of Rot an der Rot Abbey. Bilder File:Rot ad Rot, Klosterkirche Sankt Verena (und Maria) Lijst 2 Paragraph 28 foto3 2014-07-28 12.44.jpg, Church: Klosterkirche Sankt Verena und Maria File:Rot ad Rot, Oberes Tor positie1 Lijst 1 Paragraph 28 foto3 2014-07-28 12.18.jpg, Gate: Oberes Tor File:Wayside cross in Rot an der Rot.JPG, Wayside cross Notables * Wilhelm Hanser (1738–1796), composer and organist * Julius von Roeck (1818–1884) mayor of Memmingen * HAP Grieshaber (1909–1981), painter and graphic artist * Gerd Leipold (* 1951), former CEO of Greenpeace International Other people associated with the city * Wilhelm Eiselin (* 1564 in Mindelheim; † March 28, 1588 in Rot an der Rot), Premonstratensian * Franz Baum (1927–2016), former member of parliament A member of parliament (MP) is the representative in parliament of the people who live in their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eberhardzell
Eberhardzell () is a town in the district of Biberach in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. Culture and Attractions * Parish church ''St. Maria'' * Clergy house * Ratusz from 1746 * Castle ''Heinrichsburg'' Notable people * Gebhard Müller Gebhard Müller (17 April 1900 – 7 August 1990) was a German lawyer and politician ( CDU). He was President of Württemberg-Hohenzollern (1948–1952), Minister President of Baden-Württemberg (1953–1958) and President of the Federal Constit ... (1900-1990), German politician (CDU) References Biberach (district) Württemberg {{Biberach-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biberach (district)
Biberach () is a ''Landkreis'' (district) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is bounded by (from the south and clockwise) the districts of Ravensburg, Sigmaringen, Reutlingen and Alb-Donau, and the Bavarian districts Neu-Ulm, Unterallgäu and the district-free city Memmingen. The major towns in the district of Biberach are Biberach an der Riß, Riedlingen, Ochsenhausen Ochsenhausen () is a city in the district of Biberach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located between the city of Biberach and Memmingen. it has a population of 8,916. The mayor of the town is Andreas Denzel. History For many centuries ... and Laupheim. Geography The district consists of hilly countryside between the rivers of the Danube and the Iller. The Danube crosses the district in its westernmost part from south to north. The Iller forms the eastern border of the district. Another river is the Riss (Riß), an affluent of the Danube crossing the district from south to north. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
