Niedenstein (German: [ˈniːdnˌʃtaɪ̯n](listen)) is a small town and an officially recognized climatic spa in the Schwalm-Eder district in northern Hesse, Germany.
Niedenstein's main settlement lies to the southeast of the Habichtswald Nature Park, right on the western slope of the Langenberge, a low mountain range reaching 557 m. The nearest city is Kassel, about 15 km to the northeast. Niedenstein ist circled by several mountains. Schwengeberg (55m) and the Niedensteiner Kopf (475 m) with the Hessenturm, the Sengelsberg (448 m) and the Wartberg (306 m).
Neighbouring communities
In the north, Niedenstein abuts Schauenburg, in the east beyond the Langenberge it adjoins Baunatal and Edermünde, and in the southeast its constituent community of Metze on Gudensberg. In the south, the constituent community of Kirchberg, through which flows the river Ems, borders on Fritzlar, whose main town lies about 11 km away from Niedenstein. In the west, Niedenstein borders on Bad Emstal.
Constituent communities
The town has five centres. Besides the main town, also called Niedenstein, there are Ermetheis, Metze (about 1000 inhabitants), Kirchberg (about 900 inhabitants) and Wichdorf.
History
The area around Niedenstein has been settled in early years. Therefore, archeological excavations have found relics from the Neolithic area. Niedenstein Castle had its first documentary mentioned in 1254 as Konrad II. von Elben held the castle for Duchess Sophie von Brabant against the troops of archbishop Gerhard von Dhaun from Mainz. The castle had been pillaged and destroyed in 1387 by the troops of archbishop Adolf I. from Mainz. The castle had been rebuilt only partially and been given up and destroyed completely in 1631. There are no remains of the original castle left to be seen.
It was Konrad von Elben, ordered by Duchess Sophie, who had built the new city in 1259 on his own land in the area of Wichdorf. This newly founded settlement was called Niedenstein ("Nydensteyne").
In 1584, the city counted 87 households with approx. 400 inhabitants. In 1578 Duke Wilhelm IV. gave the right to hold market twice a year to Niedenstein.
The thirty-year war nearly brought total destruction to Niedenstein. In 1631, Croatian riding troops under general Tilly conquered the city, pillaged it and burned it down. More than a third of all buildings burned down and the castle was completely destroyed. At the end of the war in 1648, only four people were left, living in Niedenstein. 14 of the buildings were still standing.
In the short living Napoleonic kingdom of Westphalen (1807 - 1813), Niedenstein was the smallest city. The city experienced a very late growth in population. Until 1939, there were only 630 people living there, by the end of 2020 there were 5392 people living in Niedenestein.
Politics
Town council
This section needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.(July 2021)
Niedenstein's town council is made up of 23 members.
Altenburg; a settlement built up on a basaltcrag, once a pre-Germanic castle village that was forsaken even before the Christian Era, making its earlier identification with the Chatti's capital Mattium unfounded. There are many archaeological finds on show from the Altenburg at the Hessian State Museum in Kassel.
Natural monuments
Niedensteiner Kopf (475 m above sea level)
Tanz- und Gerichtslinde ("Dance and Court Linden", on the way out of town to the west)
Personalities
Jürgen Schweinebraden, Freiherr von Wichmann-Eichhorn, gallery owner and publisher
References
^"Ergebnisse der letzten Direktwahl aller hessischen Landkreise und Gemeinden" (XLS) (in German). Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt. 5 September 2022.
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Niedenstein German ˈniːdnˌʃtaɪ n listen is a small town and an officially recognized climatic spa in the Schwalm Eder district in northern Hesse Germany NiedensteinTownCoat of armsLocation of Niedenstein within Schwalm Eder Kreis districtNiedensteinShow map of GermanyNiedensteinShow map of HesseCoordinates 51 14 N 09 19 E 51 233 N 9 317 E 51 233 9 317 Coordinates 51 14 N 09 19 E 51 233 N 9 317 E 51 233 9 317CountryGermanyStateHesseAdmin regionKasselDistrictSchwalm Eder KreisSubdivisions5 OrtsteileGovernment Mayor 2021 27 Frank Grunewald 1 Area Total30 61 km2 11 82 sq mi Elevation337 m 1 106 ft Population 2021 12 31 2 Total5 457 Density180 km2 460 sq mi Time zoneUTC 01 00 CET Summer DST UTC 02 00 CEST Postal codes34305Dialling codes05624 05603Vehicle registrationHRWebsitewww niedenstein de Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Location 1 2 Neighbouring communities 1 3 Constituent communities 2 History 3 Politics 3 1 Town council 3 2 Town partnership 4 Culture and sightseeing 4 1 Museums 4 2 Buildings 4 3 Natural monuments 5 Personalities 6 References 7 External linksGeography EditLocation Edit Niedenstein s main settlement lies to the southeast of the Habichtswald Nature Park right on the western slope of the Langenberge a low mountain range reaching 557 m The nearest city is Kassel about 15 km to the northeast Niedenstein ist circled by several mountains Schwengeberg 55m and the Niedensteiner Kopf 475 m with the Hessenturm the Sengelsberg 448 m and the Wartberg 306 m Neighbouring communities Edit In the north Niedenstein abuts Schauenburg in the east beyond the Langenberge it adjoins Baunatal and Edermunde and in the southeast its constituent community of Metze on Gudensberg In the south the constituent community of Kirchberg through which flows the river Ems borders on Fritzlar whose main town lies about 11 km away from Niedenstein In the west Niedenstein borders on Bad Emstal Constituent communities Edit The town has five centres Besides the main town also called Niedenstein there are Ermetheis Metze about 1000 inhabitants Kirchberg about 900 inhabitants and Wichdorf History EditThe area around Niedenstein has been settled in early years Therefore archeological excavations have found relics from the Neolithic area Niedenstein Castle had its first documentary mentioned in 1254 as Konrad II von Elben held the castle for Duchess Sophie von Brabant against the troops of archbishop Gerhard von Dhaun from Mainz The castle had been pillaged and destroyed in 1387 by the troops of archbishop Adolf I from Mainz The castle had been rebuilt only partially and been given up and destroyed completely in 1631 There are no remains of the original castle left to be seen It was Konrad von Elben ordered by Duchess Sophie who had built the new city in 1259 on his own land in the area of Wichdorf This newly founded settlement was called Niedenstein Nydensteyne In 1584 the city counted 87 households with approx 400 inhabitants In 1578 Duke Wilhelm IV gave the right to hold market twice a year to Niedenstein The thirty year war nearly brought total destruction to Niedenstein In 1631 Croatian riding troops under general Tilly conquered the city pillaged it and burned it down More than a third of all buildings burned down and the castle was completely destroyed At the end of the war in 1648 only four people were left living in Niedenstein 14 of the buildings were still standing In the short living Napoleonic kingdom of Westphalen 1807 1813 Niedenstein was the smallest city The city experienced a very late growth in population Until 1939 there were only 630 people living there by the end of 2020 there were 5392 people living in Niedenestein Politics EditTown council Edit This section needs to be updated Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information July 2021 Niedenstein s town council is made up of 23 members SPD 11 seats CDU 5 seats FWG citizens coalition 5 seats Greens 2 seats as of municipal elections held on 26 March 2006 Town partnership Edit Niedenstein maintains a partnership with one place Saint Germer de Fly FranceIt lies about 80 km northwest of Paris in Picardy Culture and sightseeing EditMuseums Edit Niedenstein is home to the Heimatmuseum Kirchberg Kirchberg Homeland Museum Buildings Edit Evangelical Village Church Altenburg a settlement built up on a basalt crag once a pre Germanic castle village that was forsaken even before the Christian Era making its earlier identification with the Chatti s capital Mattium unfounded There are many archaeological finds on show from the Altenburg at the Hessian State Museum in Kassel Natural monuments Edit Niedensteiner Kopf 475 m above sea level Tanz und Gerichtslinde Dance and Court Linden on the way out of town to the west Personalities EditJurgen Schweinebraden Freiherr von Wichmann Eichhorn gallery owner and publisherReferences Edit Ergebnisse der letzten Direktwahl aller hessischen Landkreise und Gemeinden XLS in German Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt 5 September 2022 Die Bevolkerung der hessischen Gemeinden am 31 Dezember 2021 PDF in German Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt June 2022 External links EditKirchberg s homepage Heimatmuseum Kirchberg Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Niedenstein amp oldid 1121275692, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
