Petting, Germany facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Petting
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Petting as viewed from South
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Oberbayern | |
| District | Traunstein | |
| Elevation | 451 m (1,480 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 2,384 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
83367, 83419
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| Dialling codes | 08686 | |
| Vehicle registration | TS | |
| Website | www.gemeinde-petting.de | |
Petting is a small village in Bavaria, Germany. It's located near the town of Traunstein and right next to a beautiful lake called Waginger See.
What's cool about Petting is that it was built on what used to be an island! This happened during the last Ice Age, thousands of years ago. Even back then, people lived on this safe island. The name "Petting" actually means "place where there is water, at times."
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History of Petting
Petting has a very long history. People believe it might have existed even during the time of the Romans, with the same name.
Early Church and Castle
Around the year 800 AD, there was a church in the village. Sadly, this church was destroyed by the Hungarians about 100 years later, around 900 AD.
There was also a castle in what used to be the churchyard. The families who owned this castle can be traced back to the 6th century!
Ringham: A Part of Petting
One part of Petting is called Ringham. We know about Ringham from a very old book written in 788 AD. This book was a chronicle (a historical record) kept by the bishop of Salzburg.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Petting has grown over the years. In 1970, about 1,700 people lived there. By the year 2000, the population had increased to around 2,200 people.
