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Sachsenwald

February 15, 2024

This article is about the forest. For for the 1939 ship, see German weather ship Sachsenwald.

The Sachsenwald (German pronunciation: [ˈzaksn̩valt] ⓘ) is a forest near Hamburg, Germany. The forest derives its name, which can be translated as 'Saxon woods' or 'Saxony forest', from being located in the former Duchy of Saxe-Lauenburg, which itself is a part of the greater Lower Saxony region as defined by the former Duchy of Saxony. Today, the forest is an unincorporated area in the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg (Duchy of Lauenburg) in Schleswig-Holstein. It is also a member of the amt Hohe Elbgeest, in which it has non-voting representation. The Sachsenwald has an area of 68 km2.

Sachsenwald
Map
Sachsenwald in the Duchy of Lauenburg. Amt Hohe Elbgeest shown in light red.
Geography
LocationGermany, Schleswig-Holstein, Duchy of Lauenburg
Coordinates53°32′N 10°22′E / 53.533°N 10.367°E / 53.533; 10.367
Administration
Owned by67% Bismarck Family
33% Eberhart von Rantzau[1]
Websitewww.sachsenwald.de

History edit

The Sachsenwald are the remnants of the ancient old-growth forest which used to cover most of northern Germany.

The Sachsenwald was given to Otto von Bismarck in 1871 by Wilhelm I in recognition of his services to the founding of Germany. The forest area amounts to about 6,000 hectares, of which 4,500 still belong to the House of Bismarck, residing at Friedrichsruh. From 1989 until 2003, Ferdinand von Bismarck sold 2,250 hectares (roughly one third) to the shipowner Eberhart von Rantzau, owner of the Deutsche Afrika-Linien.[1]

The Red Army Faction (RAF) built a secret weapons depot in the Sachsenwald named Daphne, where a revolver, machine guns, and fake IDs were stored. On 16 November 1982, Christian Klar, a RAF-member and terrorist, would be arrested near Friedrichsruh in the Sachsenwald while on his way to the, at that point known, depot.[2]

Politics edit

The Sachsenwald was part of the collective municipality (Amt) of Aumühle-Wohltorf until 2008, when Aumühle-Wohltorf was disbanded and all territories in it folded into the Amt Hohe Elbgeest, which the Sachsenwald remains a part of to this day.

Due to being uninhabited, the Sachsenwald has no municipal government. It is however formally administered and represented by a Gutsvorsteher (roughly 'estate manager'), the office of which being equal to that of mayor. Due to being an equal position to mayor, the Gutsvorsteher is also represented in the Amt's board (Amtsausschuss), through without voting rights.[3] The current Gutsvorsteher is Ruprecht von Hagen.[4]

Religion edit

The Sachsenwald was the meeting place of the Sachsenwald Coven, the first ever Wiccan Coven in Germany. It was established during imbolc 1969 in Hamburg, but exclusively met in the Sachsenwald until 2013. Due to most members of the coven living in Hamburg and wanting a shorter journey to meetings, the coven would change its policy and also allow meetings to take place in Hamburg. After several years of almost exclusively meeting in Hamburg, the coven would change its name to Coven Hamburg on imbolc 2017.[5]

Gallery edit

Photos edit

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    Trees in the western Sachsenwald
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    Long barrow in the western Sachsenwald
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    Wentorfer Lohe next to the Sachsenwald
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    Sachsenwald by Aumühle
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    Sachsenwald by Aumühle
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    Sachsenwald by Aumühle
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    Sachsenwald by Aumühle
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    Schwarze Au in the Sachsenwald by Aumühle
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    Schwarze Au in the Sachsenwald by Aumühle
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    Schwarze Au in the Sachsenwald by Aumühle
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    Schwarze Au flowing into the Bille in the Sachsenwald
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    Bille in the Billetal nature reserve in the Sachsenwald
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    Bille flowing through the Sachsenwald
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    Bundesautobahn 24 bridge over the Bille in the Sachsenwald
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    Dassendorf Riesenbett in the southern Sachsenwald
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    Bille as seen from the Sachsenwald in Winter

Art edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Bombeck, Nataly (3 May 2005). "Reeder Rantzau: Jetzt gehört ihm schon ein Drittel des Sachsenwaldes". www.abendblatt.de (in German). Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  2. ^ Holz, Susanne (11 December 2008). "Top-Terrorist saß in Reinbeker Zelle". www.abendblatt.de (in German). Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Sachsenwald / Amt Hohe Elbgeest". www.amt-hohe-elbgeest.de. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Die Fürsteneiche | Natur und Erholung im Sachsenwald". www.sachsenwald.de. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  5. ^ . 17 May 2022. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2023.

External links edit

  • Information about the Sachsenwald (in German)

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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Sachsenwald news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2009 Learn how and when to remove this template message This article is about the forest For for the 1939 ship see German weather ship Sachsenwald The Sachsenwald German pronunciation ˈzaksn valt is a forest near Hamburg Germany The forest derives its name which can be translated as Saxon woods or Saxony forest from being located in the former Duchy of Saxe Lauenburg which itself is a part of the greater Lower Saxony region as defined by the former Duchy of Saxony Today the forest is an unincorporated area in the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg Duchy of Lauenburg in Schleswig Holstein It is also a member of the amt Hohe Elbgeest in which it has non voting representation The Sachsenwald has an area of 68 km2 SachsenwaldMapSachsenwald in the Duchy of Lauenburg Amt Hohe Elbgeest shown in light red GeographyLocationGermany Schleswig Holstein Duchy of LauenburgCoordinates53 32 N 10 22 E 53 533 N 10 367 E 53 533 10 367AdministrationOwned by67 Bismarck Family 33 Eberhart von Rantzau 1 Websitewww wbr sachsenwald wbr de Contents 1 History 2 Politics 3 Religion 4 Gallery 4 1 Photos 4 2 Art 5 References 6 External linksHistory editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it June 2023 The Sachsenwald are the remnants of the ancient old growth forest which used to cover most of northern Germany The Sachsenwald was given to Otto von Bismarck in 1871 by Wilhelm I in recognition of his services to the founding of Germany The forest area amounts to about 6 000 hectares of which 4 500 still belong to the House of Bismarck residing at Friedrichsruh From 1989 until 2003 Ferdinand von Bismarck sold 2 250 hectares roughly one third to the shipowner Eberhart von Rantzau owner of the Deutsche Afrika Linien 1 The Red Army Faction RAF built a secret weapons depot in the Sachsenwald named Daphne where a revolver machine guns and fake IDs were stored On 16 November 1982 Christian Klar a RAF member and terrorist would be arrested near Friedrichsruh in the Sachsenwald while on his way to the at that point known depot 2 Politics editThe Sachsenwald was part of the collective municipality Amt of Aumuhle Wohltorf until 2008 when Aumuhle Wohltorf was disbanded and all territories in it folded into the Amt Hohe Elbgeest which the Sachsenwald remains a part of to this day Due to being uninhabited the Sachsenwald has no municipal government It is however formally administered and represented by a Gutsvorsteher roughly estate manager the office of which being equal to that of mayor Due to being an equal position to mayor the Gutsvorsteher is also represented in the Amt s board Amtsausschuss through without voting rights 3 The current Gutsvorsteher is Ruprecht von Hagen 4 Religion editThe Sachsenwald was the meeting place of the Sachsenwald Coven the first ever Wiccan Coven in Germany It was established during imbolc 1969 in Hamburg but exclusively met in the Sachsenwald until 2013 Due to most members of the coven living in Hamburg and wanting a shorter journey to meetings the coven would change its policy and also allow meetings to take place in Hamburg After several years of almost exclusively meeting in Hamburg the coven would change its name to Coven Hamburg on imbolc 2017 5 Gallery editPhotos edit nbsp Trees in the western Sachsenwald nbsp Long barrow in the western Sachsenwald nbsp Wentorfer Lohe next to the Sachsenwald nbsp Sachsenwald by Aumuhle nbsp Sachsenwald by Aumuhle nbsp Sachsenwald by Aumuhle nbsp Sachsenwald by Aumuhle nbsp Schwarze Au in the Sachsenwald by Aumuhle nbsp Schwarze Au in the Sachsenwald by Aumuhle nbsp Schwarze Au in the Sachsenwald by Aumuhle nbsp Schwarze Au flowing into the Bille in the Sachsenwald nbsp Bille in the Billetal nature reserve in the Sachsenwald nbsp Bille flowing through the Sachsenwald nbsp Bundesautobahn 24 bridge over the Bille in the Sachsenwald nbsp Dassendorf Riesenbett in the southern Sachsenwald nbsp Bille as seen from the Sachsenwald in WinterArt edit nbsp The Sachsenwald in the 19th century Painting by Adolph Friedrich Vollmer 1852 nbsp Drawing of the Sachsenwald from the Book Schleswig Holstein meerumschlungen 1895 nbsp Bismarck with his Great Dane in the Sachsenwald by Carl Rohling 1998 References edit a b Bombeck Nataly 3 May 2005 Reeder Rantzau Jetzt gehort ihm schon ein Drittel des Sachsenwaldes www abendblatt de in German Retrieved 25 June 2023 Holz Susanne 11 December 2008 Top Terrorist sass in Reinbeker Zelle www abendblatt de in German Retrieved 25 June 2023 Sachsenwald Amt Hohe Elbgeest www amt hohe elbgeest de Retrieved 25 June 2023 Die Fursteneiche Natur und Erholung im Sachsenwald www sachsenwald de Retrieved 25 June 2023 Sachsenwald Coven 17 May 2022 Archived from the original on 17 May 2022 Retrieved 25 June 2023 External links editInformation about the Sachsenwald in German Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sachsenwald amp oldid 1200200192, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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