Nerchau
| Nerchau | ||
|---|---|---|
| Outlying district of Grimma | ||
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  Nerchau | ||
| Coordinates: 51°16′N 12°47′E / 51.267°N 12.783°ECoordinates: 51°16′N 12°47′E / 51.267°N 12.783°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saxony | |
| District | Leipzig | |
| Town | Grimma | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 39.94 km2 (15.42 sq mi) | |
| Population (2009-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 3,899 | |
| • Density | 98/km2 (250/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 04685, 04668 | |
| Dialling codes | 034382 | |
| Vehicle registration | L | |
| Website | www.nerchau.de | |
Nerchau is a town and a former municipality in the Leipzig district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Grimma. It is situated on the river Mulde, 7 km northeast of Grimma, and 30 km east of Leipzig (centre).
Events
- Schützenfest (July/August)
- Mulde Regatta (August)
- Mulde Valley half marathon (April)
History and Economy
Nerchau is known for its paint factory which was established by the Hessel brothers in 1834. By 1880 it employed over 100 people. In 1945 the paint factory was nationalized by East Germany. After German Reunification the factory was sold a number of times and now belongs to Schoenfeld GmbH (Düsseldorf), which produces artists' paints Lukas since 1862.[1] The town has suffered from depopulation in recent years.
Transport
The Autobahn A 14 runs nearby.
Famous people
- The Kessler Twins (Alice and Ellen, b. 1936), dancers, actresses and entertainers
- Thomas Grimm (b. 1973), swimmer, participant in the paralympic games
References
External links
Media related to Nerchau at Wikimedia Commons
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