Bösel (; ) is a

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in the district of

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, in

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History

Bösel was first mentioned in 1080 under the name ''Borsla'' (= "Forest at a wavy bank") in a testimonial of the

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. The first written document of a chapel in Bösel is dated with the year 1574, but Bösel was not separated from its

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in Altenoythe and made an independent commune until 1876. Today Bösel consists of nine areas (Bösel-Ort, Edewechterdamm, Glaßdorf, Hülsberg, Osterloh, Ostland, Overlahe, Petersdorf und Westerloh).

Politics

* Mayor: Hermann Block The municipal council of Bösel consists of the following seats: * CDU: 14 seats * SPD: 2 seats * FDP: 3 seats * UWB: 2 seats

Schools

* St.-Martin-Grundschule * Haupt- und Realschule * Grundschule Petersdorf

Places of interest

* Museum park „Am Pallert“ which contains: ** Heimathaus (traditional house) ** Landmaschinenmuseum (Museum of agricultural engines) ** Brotbackhaus (traditional bakery) ** Bauerngarten in der Parkanlage (traditional rural garden within the park)

Economy and Infrastructure

Bösel is member of the „Zweckverband Interkommunaler Industriepark Küstenkanal“ and takes places in the industrial area c-Port.

Events

* Schuetzenfest * Euro-Musiktage

References

External links

Official site
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