Erkheim
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Erkheim | |
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![]() Protestant church of Saints Peter and Paul | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
show Location of Erkheim within Unterallgäu district | |
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Coordinates: 48°03′N 10°21′E / 48.050°N 10.350°ECoordinates: 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 (2020-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 3,202 |
• 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 |
Erkheim is a municipality in the district of Unterallgäu in Bavaria, Germany.
Politics[]
Mayors:
- 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[]
- Catholic church
- Protestant church
- World`s largest wooden head Office building „Holzkopf“ of Baufritz by Diether Kunerth
Roads[]
Erkheim is directly connected to the A96 Autobahn.
Public transport[]
Erkheim 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[]
In the western part of Erkheim is the sports centre of the TV Erkheim located. The grandstand has a capacity of approx. 400 people.
Associations[]
Erkheim 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[]
, 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]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Erkheim-20130921-00252.jpg/220px-Erkheim-20130921-00252.jpg)
Festivals[]
- Every year on the second July weekend is the Erkheimer Volksfest, a beer festival with a big tent.
References[]
- ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Tabellenblatt "Daten 2", Statistischer Bericht A1200C 202041 Einwohnerzahlen der Gemeinden, Kreise und Regierungsbezirke". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik (in German). June 2021.
- ^ Biographie Richard Burkart vom Museum Junge Kunst
- ^ Auszug der künstlerischen Arbeiten von Richard Burkhart
- Municipalities in Bavaria
- Unterallgäu