Elevation 255 m (837 ft) Population 12,316 (31 Dec 2008) Postal code 73249 | District Esslingen Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Local time Monday 7:24 AM | |
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Weather 9°C, Wind S at 6 km/h, 72% Humidity | ||
Wernau is a town in the district of Esslingen in Baden-Württemberg southwestern Germany. It is situated on the Neckar river, 25 km southeast of Stuttgart.
Contents
- Map of Wernau Germany
- History
- Geography
- Economy
- Companies based in Wernau
- Arts and culture
- Parks and outdoor recreation
- Town Council
- Mayor
- Coat of arms
- Transportation
- Notable people from Wernau
- References
Map of Wernau, Germany
History
Wernau was established in 1938 by the joining of the two communities Pfauhausen and Steinbach. These communities tried to unite in 1384 and again in 1681. While the first attempt lasted a few decades, the 1681 union by Franz Josef von Wernau did not last seven years.
After WWII many refugees from Hungary moved to Wernau.
On April 1, 1968, Wernau received its charter as an official city.
Geography
Wernau is located on the southeast bank of the Neckar river. The Bodenbach river flows through the city. In 1981 the Wernau Baggerseen (quarry ponds) were declared a wildlife preserve. Today it spans across 45 hectares. Another 5.5 hectares of wildlife preserve are located in an area of the city called the Wernau Lehmgrube (clay pits).
Economy
Wernau is an attractive economic location. Famous companies like Bosch-Thermotechnik; the Japanese company Mori Seiki; the manufacturer of electrical component systems, 2E mechatronic; and the producer of folk costumes, Perry have settled here. Handcraft companies and wholesale businesses have also found a home in the city.
Companies based in Wernau
Arts and culture
Parks and outdoor recreation
Town Council
Results from June 13, 2004:
Old town hall of Wernau (Neckar)
Mayor
Results from October 21, 2007:
Total eligible voters: 9,123
Total votes: 5,300; 58.09%
On 11 October 2015 Elbl was re-elected with 93,43 % of the votes.
Coat of arms
Blazon: „In silver, a black diagonal stripe with three golden balls.“
The coat of arms stems from the Herren von Wernau (Lord of Wernau), whose name is also the origin of the city's name. The three balls symbolize the legend of Nicolaus, according to which, the Bishop of Nikolaus from Myra threw three bags of gold through the window of a house where three poor girls lived, so that they could pay for their weddings.
Transportation
Wernau is bound by the Plochingen-Tübingen railway (Neckar-Alb-Bahn) to the national rail network. Since December 12, 2009 Wernau is breakpoint of the line S1 of the S-Bahn Stuttgart. The S1 line ends in Kirchheim unter Teck. Wernau is conncted by the B 313 to the Bundesautobahn 8 and to the Bundesstraße 10, that leads to Stuttgart.