Breitengüßbach

Basic data
State :	Bavaria
Administrative region :	Upper Franconia
County :	Bamberg
Height :	245 m above sea level NHN
Area :	16.85 km 2
Residents:	4454 (Dec. 31, 2019)
Population density :	264 inhabitants per km 2
Postal code :	96149
Primaries :	09544, 09547
License plate :	BA
Community key :	09 4 71 119
Community structure:	5 districts
Address of the ; municipal administration:	Kirchplatz 4 ; 96149 Breitengüßbach
Website :	www.breitenguessbach.de
Mayoress :	Sigrid Reinfelder (UBB)
Location of the municipality of Breitengüßbach in the Bamberg district

Breitengüßbach is a municipality in the Upper Franconian district of Bamberg with a history going back more than 1100 years. It was mentioned as “Gusibah” in an imperial document issued between 810 and 832.

geography

Neighboring communities

Neighboring communities are (starting from the north clockwise): Zapfendorf , Scheßlitz , Memmelsdorf , Kemmern , Baunach and Rattelsdorf .

Districts

There are five districts (population figures in brackets, as of January 1, 2014):

Breitengüßbach (3560)
Unteroberndorf (677)
Hohengüßbach with Leimershof (195)
Guck Hat (368)

Surname

The origin of the name is disputed. The Old High German word guza (pour) could indicate Gießbach. But since the neighboring town of Hohengüßbach is not on a stream, the name could also be derived from Gosbert or Götz. The place name in its current spelling appeared for the first time in 1750. It was only in the middle of the 19th century that it gained legal legitimacy. Other sources indicate that Breitengüßbach owes its name to the Main tributary Güßbach due to its width and Hohengüßbach because of its high position in relation to the water .

history

Parish Church of St. Leonhard

Until the church is planted

After the first mention as "Gusibach" at the beginning of the 9th century (around 812) and the notarized membership of the Hallstadt royal court , King Heinrich II gave the royal court with Güßbach to the Bamberg church as table goods in 1007 when the Bamberg diocese was founded . As early as the first half of the 13th century, Breitengüßbach had its own church, St. Leonhard. In 1392 Güßbach was separated from the parish Hallstadt and received its own parish rights.

The Güßbacher gave themselves a new village order (village constitution) as early as 1594 as the basis for a regulated community system in the following centuries. The schoolmaster, the blacksmith, the bath worker, the shepherd and a midwife were provided and paid by the community. The community had its own parish hall, a community smithy and a public bathing room. During the Swedish Wars on February 8, 1633 half of Güßbach was reduced to rubble and ashes.

In 1750 the place name Breitengüßbach was used for the first time. Until the secularization, the place belonged to the bishopric of Bamberg , which from 1500 was in the Franconian Empire . Since the Reichsdeputationshauptschluss of 1803, the place, like large parts of Franconia, has belonged to Bavaria (see also History of Franconia ). In the course of the administrative reforms in Bavaria , today's municipality was created with the municipal edict of 1818 .

20th and 21st centuries

During the First World War , the appearance of the village and the rural structure hardly changed. The Second World War also passed the community off lightly.

After the Second World War a gymnasium was built, water pipes and sewers were laid and a sewage treatment plant was built. A new eight-class elementary school was built and a sports center was created. Extensive, attractive building areas have been designated, as well as a larger commercial area. A recreational forest was bought and expanded. All of this created the conditions for lively settlement activity.

Breitengüßbach was classified as a small center . The conversion of the former school building in the town center to the town hall in 1979 created the basis for a modern, citizen-friendly administration. The population has grown to about 4600, u. a. through the settlement of large building areas.

Incorporations

In the course of the municipal reform , Hohengüßbach and Leimershof were incorporated on January 1, 1972, and Unteroberndorf and Zückshut on May 1, 1978 .

Population development

In the period from 1988 to 2018, the community grew from 3,673 to 4,512 by 839 inhabitants or 22.8%. A peak was reached in 2011 with 4693 inhabitants.

religion

According to the census on May 9, 2011, 72.2% of the population are Roman Catholic and 14.9% Evangelical Lutheran. 12.9% have another religion or are non-denominational.

politics

Mayoress

Sigrid Reinfelder (UBB) has been the mayor since April 2013, who prevailed in the runoff election with 52.79% and was confirmed in office with an opposing candidate with 80.62% in 2020. When she took office, she was the first full-time mayor in the Bamberg district. Her predecessor was Reiner Hoffmann from the Independent Citizens' Block (UBB) since 2001.

Municipal council

The following parties and constituencies are represented in the municipal council in the 2014/2020 electoral period (2002/2008, 2008/2014):

CSU : 5 seats (5, 5)
SPD : 3 seats (4, 4)
Independent Citizens' Block (UBB): 3 seats (3, 3)
Free voter community Zückshut (FWZ): 1 seat (2, 2)
Free voter community Unteroberndorf (FWU): 2 seats (1, 1)
Voting community Hohengüßbach (WGH): 1 seat (1, 1)
Young voter community (JWG): 1 seat (0, 0)

coat of arms

Blazon: “In silver, a peasant with a blue vest, blue breeches, red shirt, red knee socks and a black pointed hat, who holds a black stick with a red ribbon in his right hand; next to it a red left flank, inside a golden bar, which is covered by a silver post. "

The municipal coat of arms goes back to the imprint of a municipality seal from 1796, which depicts a farmer with a staff in hand. Possibly it is a village judge ( mayor ). The edge in the municipal coat of arms is the emblem of the former residents of Breitengüßbach Adel sfamilie of Gusbach is that is extinct in the 15th century.

Attractions

There are numerous quarry ponds in the municipality, for example the Brückenhaussee , the Großer See and the Baunacher See.

Breweries

The Hümmer brewery existed in the municipality of Breitengüßbach until 2011, the associated restaurant still exists. Hümmer-Bräu has been brewed in the Pension Katrin since 2011. On September 1, 2012, the Binkert brewery (Main Seidla) opened another local brewery.

societies

Volunteer firefighter

Voluntary fire brigades exist in Breitengüßbach, Hohengüßbach, Unteroberndorf and Zückshut.

Sports club

The basketball players of TSV Tröster Breitengüßbach are the best known sports team in Breitengüßbach. Several German national players like Steffen Hamann or NBA players like Boniface N'dong have already played games for Breitengüßbach. The cooperation club of the German champions Brose Baskets Bamberg plays in the Pro B league and plays its home games in the Hans-Jung-Halle.

Shooting club

The Schützengesellschaft (SG) Breitengüßbach 1965 e. V. is an association that is particularly active in youth work. In the adult area, she participates in the round competitions with eight teams.

Bamberg Golf Club at Gut Leimershof e. V.

The golf club in Leimershof organizes tournaments on the international 18-hole course almost every week during the season, such as B. Celebrity golf and the Audi Cup.

Riding club Gut Leimershof e. V.

The riding club in Leimershof was founded after the construction of the riding facility in Leimershof as an English riding club. In addition to the lessons, a division for children and youth training has been developed.

Chapel Association Trinity Chapel Leimershof

The ecumenical association supported the residents of the former monastery in building a new chapel. After their completion, the association took responsibility for maintenance and preservation.

Choral society Cäcilia Breitengüßbach (founded 1898)

The four-part choir (conducted by Walter Hartmann) is used in and around Breitengüßbach on many congregational and church events with a wide repertoire (including Elvis Presley , Mozart ).

traffic

railroad

Street side of the former reception building

Breitengüßbach was first connected to the railway network by the Ludwig-Süd-Nord-Bahn .
The place is on the Bamberg – Hof railway line . This is where the Breitengüßbach – Maroldsweisach railway branches off .
The Breitengüßbach – Dietersdorf railway line has been closed since 1981.

Streets

A 73 (Nuremberg - Suhl)
Bundesstrasse 4 (Nuremberg - Hamburg - Bad Bramstedt)
Bundesstrasse 279 (Breitengüßbach - Ebern - Fulda)
State Road 2197

Distances to larger towns in the vicinity: Bamberg 10 km, Bad Staffelstein 18 km, Ebern 17 km, Scheßlitz 12 km, Coburg 37 km, Lichtenfels 25 km, Haßfurt approx. 35 km, Forchheim 34 km, Erlangen 49 km and Nuremberg 73 km.