Saasen (Reiskirchen) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saasen
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Ortsteil of Reiskirchen
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Protestant church
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Hesse |
| Admin. region | Giessen |
| District | Giessen |
| Municipality | Reiskirchen |
| Elevation | 233-252 m (−593.8 ft) |
| Population
(2011-12-31)
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| • Total | 1,135 |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Postal codes |
35447
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| Dialling codes | 06401 |
| Vehicle registration | GI |
Saasen is a small village in the middle of Germany. It's part of the municipality of Reiskirchen in a region called Central Hesse. Saasen is home to about 1,100 people.
The village is located right on the Wieseck River. It's just east of the main town of Reiskirchen. You can find it in the beautiful Busecker Tal valley. A major road, the Bundesstraße 49, is only a short distance away. Saasen even has its own train station, Saasen station, on the Vogelsberg Railway line.
Saasen is quite old! It was first mentioned in official papers way back in the year 1111.
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Parts of Saasen
Saasen is made up of nine smaller areas or settlements. Think of them like different neighborhoods within the village:
- Saasen centre (Mittelstadt)
- New housing estate
- Old village (Altstadt)
- Western village
- Eastern village
- Wirberg
- Stromberg
- Veitsberg
- Bollnbach
Village Square
The main village square in Saasen is a charming place. It's surrounded by traditional German half-timbered buildings. The Wieseck River even flows right through it, adding to its beauty.
Bollnbach
Bollnbach is the largest part of Saasen. About 48 people live there today. In the middle of Bollnbach, you'll find a special Maibaum (Maypole). This pole has the names of all the families who live in the area. Bollnbach has only two main roads: Wirbergerstraße and Saasenerstraße. The "Schäferhaus," which is the main community hall, also stands in the center of Bollnbach.
Wirberg
Wirberg is a historic place near Saasen. It used to be a monastery, which is a place where monks or nuns lived and worked. It's located between Saasen and another village called Göbelnrod.
Church of Veitsberg
The Veitsberg Church is very old, with parts of it dating back to around 1250. It's built in a style called Romanesque architecture. Next to the church, in what used to be the schoolhouse, lived a famous person named Jacob Conrad Justus. From 1734 to 1785, he was the village schoolmaster. He was known as the "man of the calendar Veitsberg" because he was very good at math and science. He taught the children from Saasen and a nearby village called Lindenstruth.
The Wieseck River
The Wieseck River actually starts right here in Saasen! The village square was built on the eastern side of the river, on a small hill. This is also where the Wieseck River begins its journey.
Population Growth
Saasen has been growing quite a bit recently. In 2001, about 1,135 people lived here. By 2006, the population had grown to an estimated 1,200!
Sports in Saasen
Saasen has a well-known sports club called SV 1936 Saasen. This club is famous for its football team. But it's not just about football! SV Saasen also has sections for other fun activities like bowling, gymnastics, and table tennis. Another important group is the youth academy, JSG Saasen/Harbach/Ettingshausen, which helps young athletes develop their skills.
Places to See
Saasen and its surroundings offer several interesting spots to visit:
- Church of Wirberg
- Wirberger view on Saasen (a great spot for views!)
- Church of Veitsberg Saasen
- Little Lake
- Home museum Saasen (this museum is currently closed)
- Central of Saasen
- Half-timbered buildings (traditional German houses)
- Stadion am Wingert (a sports stadium)
- Old Train Station
Train Station
The Saasen railway station is an important stop on the Vogelsberg Railway line. This train line connects the cities of Giessen and Fulda.
