Adenau

Adenau is a town in the High Eifel region of Germany. It is sometimes called Johanniterstadt because a group called the Order of Saint John had their base there long ago, during the Middle Ages. The town's symbol shows a black cross from the Electorate of Cologne and a lion from the lords of Nürburg.

A part of Adenau named Breidscheid was its own village until 1952. People have lived there since at least the 1200s. The small chapel in Breidscheid was built in 1630.

Just outside Adenau is part of the famous Nürburgring race track, which is known for its exciting car races.

History

Adenau was first mentioned in the year 992 and was called Adenova. In 1162, a leader named Ulrich gave his home to the Order of Malta. This made Adenau an important place for helping poor people and travelers.

Later, in 1816, Adenau became its own special area. In 1927, a famous race track called the Nürburgring opened there. In 1932, Adenau joined together with another area called the district of Ahrweiler.

Destinations

Adenau is a town in Germany near some popular places to visit. Two famous spots close to Adenau are the Nürburgring and the Hohe Acht. These places are known for their beauty and excitement.

Population development

The population of Adenau changed over time. We can see how many people lived there from 1871 to 1987 using official counts.

Politics

The town council has 20 members and a mayor.

• CDU: 12 seats
• ÖDP: 3 seats
• FDP: 2 seats
• SPD: 3 seats (from the local election on 25 May 2014)

Schools

Adenau has three schools: a primary school, a secondary school, and a high school. The Erich Klausener Gymnasium has many students and teachers. The secondary school also has students. The primary school has students and teachers too.

Hohe Acht

The Hohe Acht is a volcano and the tallest mountain in the Eifel region of Germany. It is 747 meters tall and is east of the town of Adenau. Since 1909, a tower called the Kaiser-Wilhelm-tower has been at the top. The tower was built to celebrate a special event for Emperor Wilhelm II and Empress Augusta Victoria. It is 16.3 meters tall and has been protected since 1987. From the tower, you can see beautiful views of the Eifel landscape.

Culture

Adenau is famous for hosting the big international rock festival Rock am Ring. Each year, many people gather near Adenau to enjoy the music. The festival began in 1985 and became an annual event. There was a short break of two years in 1988, but the festival returned in 1991. The campsite near the festival is a key part of the fun.

The town is also well-known for the Adenau Bridge corner on the Nürburgring race track. This corner is about 9.5 kilometers from the start of the circuit and lies southeast of Adenau.

Twin towns — sister cities

Adenau has friendly partnerships with towns in other countries. These partner towns include:

• Sillery, Marne in France
• Mellieħa in Malta
• Castione della Presolana in Italy

Famous people

Adenau has been home to many notable individuals throughout history. Johann Nicola Baur was a merchant and a worker for the government. Clemens de Lassaulx was called the "father of the Eifel" for his work with trees. Erich Klausener worked as a judge in Adenau. Otto Wemper helped grow forests, and Max Funke started a business there.

The town has also had talented athletes and artists, like racing driver Sabine Schmitz, handball player Torsten Jansen, and footballers Fabian Giefer and Rebecca Knaak.