Tüllingen

Tüllingen
part of Lörrach
Tüllingen
Coordinates: 47°36′N 7°39′E / 47.600°N 7.650°E / 47.600; 7.650Coordinates: 47°36′N 7°39′E / 47.600°N 7.650°E / 47.600; 7.650
Country	Germany
State	Baden-Württemberg
Admin. region	Freiburg
District	Tüllingen
Town	Lörrach
Area
• Total	2.08 km2 (0.80 sq mi)
Population (2009)
• Total	1,430
• Density	690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes	79539
Dialling codes	(+49) 07621
Vehicle registration	LÖ
Website	loerrach.de

Tüllingen (Alemannic: Düllige) is a district of Lörrach, situated on the mountain of the same name ''Tüllinger Mountain'' , ''Tüllinger Hill'', or just the Tüllinger. Both parts of the village Upper- and lower Tüllingen were formed to a single district in 1935.

Geography

Location

The Tüllinger Mountain (short: Tüllinger , in Switzerland called Tüllinger Hill) is of geological importance, elevated above the southern part of the city up to a maximum of 460.2 m above sea level (NHN) ^[1] and offers a view of the tri-border area as well as the so-called Rhine-Knee and surrounding cities like Lörrach, Weil am Rhein and Basel. Today, large areas of the Tüllinger have been declared a special area of conservation in order to secure a space for st.local recreation.^[2] Subsequently, the mountain has been designated a protected area by the Habitats Directive. Because of the mild climate, the south-west slope of the mountain is optimal for growing vines for popular regional products like Markgräfler Wine. Additionally, the exposed position of the mountain allows many weather stations to measure data for the weather forecast. A small part of the Tüllinger above the former public bath in Riehen Im Schlipf is Swiss territory.

Neighbouring Communities

Towards the south, Tüllingen borders on another village called Riehen, just on the Swiss border. South-east of Tüllingen, the district of Stetten is located. A bit further north is the center of Lörrach. North of Tüllingen, lies Tumringen, alongside Ötlingen and Haltingen which are districts of Weil am Rhein. South-west of Tüllingen, still on the hillside, Alt-Weil (Old-Weil) is situated.

Geology and agricultural use

The Tüllinger Mountain is situated for the most part in the Tüllinger softwater molasse , which consists of vryenen marl and sabulous parts of the Alsace molasse. The mountain was created through a fracture zone.^[3] The earth of the Tüllinger Mountain consists of loess, clay-saboulous and chalky earths and is used for the cultivation of vines and fruits. Closed vine-aress are located in the south between Baselweg, Lichsenweg and the lower Wagenkehrweg in the direction of Alt-Weil.^[2]

History

The first documented mention of Tüllingen goes back to the year 1113 when a certain Walcho von Waldeck donates his possessions to the St. Blaise Abbey. The first mention of Tülliken indicates a settlement name possibly derived from a personal name. Furthermore, in 1173 the village is mentioned in a writ of protection addressed to St. Blasien by the then Pope Callixtus III. , in which the Tüllinger Churches possessions are named. The village has developed into becoming the road to Rötteln.

Tüllingen was, among other villages, affected by the Thirty Years War and its destruction of Rötteln 1679. On October 14, 1702, the Battle at Käferholz took place, heavily damaging the village. In 1767 public water supply resulted from a new source, discovered between Higher- and Lower-Tüllingen. The same year, the borders to Rötteln were confirmed. In the 17th and 18th century, disputes of allegiance occurred between Tüllingen and neighbouring communities.^[4]

Tüllingen officially became a district of Lörrach on October 1, 1935.

Public buildings

In Higher Tüllingen the childrens' home "Kinderheim Tüllingerhöhe" can be found. Responsible for the home is the Protestant church. The childrens' home consists of an administration block, a canteen kitchen, a basic primary school, a secondary modern school, a special school and a junior high school that goes until the 7th grade. Additionlly, there are 8 living-groups, therapy facilities, a gym and a sports field. Two of the living-groups belonging to the childrens' home live in Lower-Tüllingen. The old St.Ottilien Church in Higher Tüllingen is illuminated and visible from afar in the evening. The Lörrach Channel is also located in Higher Tüllingen.

Emblem

The Emblem of Tüllingen consists of two crossed golden swords on a blue background. It was introduced in 1901in memory to the Battle of Friedlingen on October 14, 1702.

Infrastructure

Both district towns, Lörrach and Weil am Rhein, are separated by the Tüllinger Mountain in addition to a winding road leading over the Tüllinger Mountain, a railroad tunnel was built between both towns in 1888 and 1890. For decades the communities had tried to settle an agreement on a tunnel that goes through Swiss territory in order to bypass the road over the Tüllinger Mountain. In October 2013, the "Zollfreie" was opened (literally : "toll-free").

Well-Known Habitants

• Adolf Glattacker (1878–1971), German Painter and graphic artist.

Literature

• Stadt Lörrach (Hrsg.): Unser Lörrach 1972, eine Grenzstadt im Spiegel der Zeit. Kropf und Herz Verlag, Lörrach 1973.

In diesem Jahrbuch sind mehrere Artikel dem Stadtteil Tüllingen gewidmet, darunter:

• Gerhard Moehring: Durch 300 Jahre im Tüllinger Kirchenbuch geblättert. S. 16–25.
• Gerhard Moehring: Die Pfarrherren von Tüllingen seit der Reformation. S. 26–28.
• Albert Vögtlin: Die alten Tüllinger Familien. S. 37–44.
• Inge Gula: Flurnamen der alten Gemarkung Tüllingen. S. 62–104.

• Landesarchivdirektion Baden-Württemberg, Landkreis Lörrach (Hrsg.): Der Landkreis Lörrach, Band II (Kandern bis Zell im Wiesental), Jan Thorbecke Verlag Sigmaringen 1994, ISBN 3-7995-1354-X, S. 160–162.

External links

• Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tüllingen.

References