Krumbach, Bavaria Facts for Kids

Krumbach is a town in Germany. About 13,000 people live there. It is located in the Günzburg district in a region called Swabia, which is part of Bavaria. Krumbach is the second largest town in its district.

Where is Krumbach Located?
Krumbach's History
What Does Krumbach's Coat of Arms Mean?
Fun Places to Visit in Krumbach
Economy and Transportation
Public Services and Schools
Sports in Krumbach
Famous People from Krumbach
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Where is Krumbach Located?

Krumbach is about 512 meters (1680 feet) above sea level. It sits in a valley of the Kammel river. This river flows into the Mindel river, which then flows into the Danube river. The area around Krumbach has many forests and farms.

Krumbach is close to several larger cities:

Ulm is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest.
Augsburg is about 48 kilometers (30 miles) northeast.
Memmingen is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest.
Mindelheim is 30 kilometers (19 miles) south.
Günzburg is 27 kilometers (17 miles) north.
Munich is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) away.

Krumbach's History

Krumbach was first mentioned in old papers in the year 1156. In 1370, it was allowed to hold a market, which was a big deal for a village. For a long time, from 1305 to 1805, Krumbach was part of a region controlled by the Habsburg family.

In 1805, Krumbach became part of Bavaria. Ninety years later, in 1895, it officially became a town. In 1902, a nearby village called Hürben joined Krumbach. Hürben used to have many Jewish residents.

Until 1972, Krumbach was the main town of its own district. Later, several smaller villages joined Krumbach. These included Hohenraunau, Billenhausen, Hirschfelden, Edenhausen, Attenhausen, and Niederraunau.

About one kilometer east of Krumbach is a health resort called the Krumbad. It is the oldest health resort in the Swabia region. People have gone there for health and relaxation for a very long time.

What Does Krumbach's Coat of Arms Mean?

The town's coat of arms uses red and white colors. It shows a wavy silver line on a red background. These colors and the wavy line remind people of two things:

The town's long history with the Habsburg family.
The name "Krumbach" means "crooked stream." The wavy line shows the bends and turns of the Kammel river, which flows through the town.

Fun Places to Visit in Krumbach

Krumbach has many interesting places to see:

The market place and the old town hall.
Several churches, including St. Michael, St. Ulrich, Maria Hilf, and Lindlkirche.
The Mühlkapelle, a small chapel.
The castle of Krumbach and the moated castle of Hürben.
The Landauer Haus, a historic building.
The Middleswabian local heritage museum, where you can learn about the area's past.
The wax art museum MORSA.
The Krumbad health resort.
The church and castle of Niederraunau.
The Dossenberger Pfarrhof in Billenhausen.

Economy and Transportation

Krumbach has several businesses. These include companies that make car parts, paint, and machinery. There are also factories that produce fabrics and carpets.

Two main roads, the B 16 and the B 300, pass through Krumbach. The town is also about 25 kilometers (16 miles) from three major highways: A 7, A 8, and A 96.

Krumbach has a train station. It is on a railway line that connects Günzburg to Mindelheim. This line helps connect Krumbach to bigger train routes that go to cities like Munich, Ulm, and Zurich.

Public Services and Schools

Krumbach has many public services. These include a police station and a forestry office. The town also has several schools, including secondary schools, a grammar school, and vocational schools.

Sports in Krumbach

The Breitenthal Speedway Stadium near Krumbach was once a very important place for motorcycle speedway races. The MC Krumbach team raced there. The stadium hosted many big events, including parts of the Speedway World Team Cup in the 1970s and 1980s.