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Erkheim is a municipality in the district of Unterallgäu in Bavaria, Germany.
Erkheim | |
|---|---|
 Protestant church of Saints Peter and Paul | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Erkheim within Unterallgäu district  | |
  Erkheim  Erkheim | |
| Coordinates: 48°03′N 10°21′E / 48.050°N 10.350°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Schwaben |
| District | Unterallgäu |
| Municipal assoc. | Erkheim |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–26) | Christian Seeberger[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.18 km2 (12.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,267 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 87746 |
| Dialling codes | 08336 |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
| Website | www.erkheim.de |
Politics
editMayors:
- 2002–2008: Konrad Engel
- 2008–2014: Peter Wassermann (CSU)
since 2014: Christian Seeberger (Christliche Wählervereinigung Erkheim)
The town is the seat of a municipal association with Kammlach, Lauben, Unterallgäu and Westerheim, Bavaria.
Places of interest
edit- Catholic church Maria Himmelfahrt
- Protestant church Peter-und-Paul-Kirche
- World`s largest wooden head
Office building „Holzkopf“ of Baufritz by Diether Kunerth
Roads
editErkheim is directly connected to the A96 Autobahn.
Public transport
editErkheim is connected to the railway-system by the Sontheim/Schwaben railway station. The airport in Memmingen/Munich West is 10 kilometers away and the two international airports of Stuttgart and Munich are reachable within one hour.
Sports
editIn the western part of Erkheim is the sports centre of the TV Erkheim located. The grandstand has a capacity of approx. 400 people.
Associations
editErkheim is characterized by a lively club life. There are among others the following associations: Basketball Club Erkheim 2006 e. V, BBV Ortsverband Erkheim, Bläserschule Günz/Kammel e.V., Bulldogclub Erkheim, Bund der Selbständigen Markt Erkheim, Bund Naturschutz - Erkheim, Erkheimer Klausen, Freibad Markt Erkheim e.V., Förderverein Musikkapelle Markt Erkheim, Heimatpflege Markt Erkheim e.V, Musikkapelle Markt Erkheim e.V., Obst- und Gartenbauverein Erkheim, Reit- und Fahrclub Markt Erkheim e.V., Schützenverein Erkheim 1876, Sängerbund Erkheim, Tennisclub Erkheim, TV Erkheim, WC Hadde Hue
Famous people
editRichard K. H. Burkart, born 1950 in Memmingen/Bavaria grew up in the Memminger Straße 7 in Erkheim and lived there until his move to Berlin. He has published several works in museums. His studio is in Berlin Kreuzberg.[3][4]
Festivals
edit- Every year on the second July weekend is the Erkheimer Volksfest, a beer festival with a big tent.
References
edit- ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
- ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).
- ^ "Biographie Richard Burkart vom Museum Junge Kunst". Archived from the original on 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- ^ Auszug der künstlerischen Arbeiten von Richard Burkhart