Neckarelz

Summary

Neckarelz is a suburb of Mosbach in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Neckarelz
Coat of arms of Neckarelz
Location of Neckarelz
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Neckarelz
Neckarelz
Neckarelz is located in Baden-Württemberg
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Neckarelz
Coordinates: 49°20′21″N 09°06′29″E / 49.33917°N 9.10806°E / 49.33917; 9.10806
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Admin. regionKarlsruhe
DistrictNeckar-Odenwald-Kreis
TownMosbach
Elevation
148 m (486 ft)
Population
 • Total6,500
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
74821
Dialling codes06261
Vehicle registrationMOS
Neckarelz (front) and Mosbach (back) in the river Elz valley

Geography edit

Neckarelz is in northern Baden-Württemberg, between the Odenwald and Kraichgau, at the confluence of the Neckar and Elz rivers. On the other side of the Neckar, are the towns of Hochhausen and Obrigheim. Next to Neckarelz, is the suburb of Diedesheim.

History edit

The town was part of the Electorate of the Palatinate from around 1362.

Religion edit

Until World War II, Neckarelz was almost completely Protestant. After the arrival of Catholic refugees, a new church was built.

Demographics edit

Neckarelz is the largest suburb of Mosbach, with approximately 6,500 inhabitants.

Coat of arms edit

This depicts the rhombuses of the Electorate of the Palatinate at the top and a fish below.

Education edit

Neckarelz has several kindergartens, a primary school (named after Clemens Brentano), and a grammar and Hauptschule, (both named after Auguste Pattberg).

Transport edit

Neckarelz has a train station, connecting to the Neckar Valley Railway and the line to Osterburken, and a harbour.

Buildings edit

External links edit

  • Webseite der Stadtverwaltung Mosbach