Großrosseln (German pronunciation: [ˈɡʁoːsˌʁɔsln̩]; French: Grande-Rosselle, pronounced [ɡʁɑ̃d ʁɔsɛl], lit. 'Big Rosselle', in contrast to "Little Rosselle") is a village and a municipality in the district of Saarbrücken, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the border with France, approximately 12 km west of Saarbrücken. The neighbouring municipality in France is Petite-Rosselle.
Geography
The Gemeinde (municipality) of Großrosseln is divided into 6 Gemeindebezirke (municipal districts): the main one Großrosseln, is where the Rathaus (town hall), Dorf im Warndt, Emmersweiler, Karlsbrunn, Naßweiler and the church of Sankt Nikolaus are found.
Economy and Infrastructure
- Hammerschmitt (fashion store)
- Funeral Karl Fuss
- Megro GmbH & Co. KG (hulling mill, Juchem-Group)
- Natursteine Herz (virgin stone business)
Culture
- Carnival association KV Doll Doll.[3]
Personalities
- Karlsbrunn was the birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower's early ancestor Hans Nicolas Eisenhauer, who emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1741.
- The football players Manuel Zeitz, Hendrick Zuck and Christian Weber played also for SC Großrosseln.
Twin towns
Morsbach (Germany)
Petite-Rosselle (France)- Rosbruck (France)
Gallery
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Old station Großrosseln -
Border crossing Petite-Rosselle - Großrosseln -
Catholic church St. Wendalinus Großrosseln -
Rosseltalhalle Großrosseln -
Sports field Nachtweide Großrosseln
References
- ^ Gewählte Ober-/Bürgermeister*innen, Landrät*innen und Regionalverbandsdirektor*in im Saarland, Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes, 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2022 (Basis Zensus 2011)" (PDF) (in German). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes. June 2023.
- ^ "Homepage KV Doll Doll".
External links
- Official website
(in German)
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