Lindenberg im Allgäu

Lindenberg im Allgäu

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Lindenberg im Allgäu

Coordinates: 47°36′N 09°54′E / 47.600°N 9.900°E / 47.600; 9.900Coordinates: 47°36′N 09°54′E / 47.600°N 9.900°E / 47.600; 9.900
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Schwaben
District Lindau
Government
  Mayor Eric Ballerstedt (CSU)
Area
  Total 11.85 km2 (4.58 sq mi)
Population (2015-12-31)[1]
  Total 11,295
  Density 950/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 88161
Dialling codes 08381
Vehicle registration LI
Website www.lindenberg.de

Lindenberg im Allgäu is the second largest town of the district of Lindau in Bavaria, Germany. It is an acknowledged air health resort.

History

The town was first mentioned in 857, when two nobles donated in "Lintiberc" to the monastery of St. Gall.

In 1570, the Austrian branch of the House of Habsburg acquired the demesne of the heirless sovereignty of Altenburg, including Lindenberg, back then a consolidation of about 70 farms.

The city fell to Bavaria in 1805 as part of Napoleon's Treaty of Pressburg

As early as 1656 straw hats from Lindenberg were sold by peddling and in markets. In 1755, the production and shipping of straw hats became organized. The hat industry has declined in recent decades and now has hardly any economic importance. Hat making is still remembered today in an annual "Huttag" ("hat day") as well as in a hat museum.

Education

The main school of the Humboldt Institute is in Lindenberg.

Geographical Features

Waldsee

The Waldsee is one of the highest moors in Germany at 765.4 m (2511.2 ft). It was initially established as a fish pond in the Middle Ages, but today it is used as a swimming area.[2]

Economy

Important employers are:

International relations

Lindenberg im Allgäu is twinned with:

Notable people from Lindenberg

References


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