Oppenau
Oppenau | ||
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![]() ![]() Oppenau | ||
Location of Oppenau within Ortenaukreis district ![]() | ||
Coordinates: 48°28′25″N 08°09′34″E / 48.47361°N 8.15944°ECoordinates: 48°28′25″N 08°09′34″E / 48.47361°N 8.15944°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Baden-Württemberg | |
Admin. region | Freiburg | |
District | Ortenaukreis | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Thomas Grieser (CDU) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 73.04 km2 (28.20 sq mi) | |
Population (2012-12-31)[1] | ||
• Total | 4,684 | |
• Density | 64/km2 (170/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 77724–77728 | |
Dialling codes | 07804 | |
Vehicle registration | OG | |
Website | www.oppenau.de |
![](../I/m/Oppenau_hauptstr.jpg)
View on Main Street
Oppenau is a town located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It has a population of 5,200 inhabitants.
Geography
Oppenau is situated in the Rench valley in the Black Forest. The nearest major cities are Offenburg and Freudenstadt.
History
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City gate
Oppenau was founded in the 12th century. All Saints' Abbey ("Allerheiligenkloster"), founded in 1192, gained power in 1316, Subsequently Oppenau belonged to the bishops of Strasbourg. After the Reichsdeputationshauptschluss in 1803, Oppenau became part of Baden.
Culture
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Ruins of All Saints' Abbey
Oppenau's main attractions are the ruins of the monastery, which was destroyed by fire in 1804, and the cataracts close to them.
References
- ↑ "Gemeinden in Deutschland mit Bevölkerung am 31.12.2012 (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011)". Statistisches Bundesamt (in German). 12 November 2013.