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Rettenberg
Rettenberg
Rettenberg
Coat of arms of Rettenberg
Coat of arms
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Schwaben
District Oberallgäu
Elevation
805 m (2,641 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
 • Total 4,601
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
87549
Dialling codes 08327
Vehicle registration OA
Website www.rettenberg.de

Rettenberg is a small town, also called a municipality, in the southern part of Germany. It is located in the Bavaria region, which is a state known for its beautiful mountains and forests. Rettenberg is part of the Oberallgäu district.

This town is special because it is the southernmost place in Germany that has its own breweries. Breweries are places where drinks like beer are made.

What is Rettenberg?

Rettenberg is a community where people live and work. It is located in the Oberallgäu district. This district is famous for its stunning natural beauty. The town sits at an elevation of 805 meters (about 2,641 feet) above sea level.

Location and Size

Rettenberg covers an area of about 60 square kilometers (about 23 square miles). It is nestled in the scenic Allgäu Alps. The town's location makes it a great spot for enjoying nature.

How Many People Live There?

As of December 31, 2006, about 4,158 people lived in Rettenberg. The number of people living in a town is called its population.

Town Leadership

Every town has a leader who helps make decisions for the community. In Rettenberg, this leader is called the mayor.

The Mayor of Rettenberg

The mayor of Rettenberg is Oliver Kunz. He started his job on May 1, 2008. The mayor works to improve the town and help its residents.

Special Connections

Rettenberg has a special friendship with another village. This kind of friendship is called "twinning."

Twinning with La Frénaye

Rettenberg is twinned with the village La Frénaye in Northern France. La Frénaye is located close to a larger city called Le Havre. Twinning helps people from different countries learn about each other's cultures and build friendships.

Local Businesses

Rettenberg is known for its unique local businesses, especially its breweries.

Rettenberg's Breweries

Rettenberg is home to two well-known breweries: Engelbräu and Zötlerbrauerei. These breweries make traditional German drinks. It's quite unique for a small village to have two breweries, especially being the furthest south in Germany!

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