Fehrbellin

Fehrbellin is a municipality in Germany, located 60 km NW of Berlin. It has 9310 inhabitants as of 2005.

History

In 1675, the Battle of Fehrbellin was fought there, in which the troops of Brandenburg defeated those of occupying Sweden. In 1758 during the Seven Years War Prussian and Swedish forces clashed at the Battle of Fehrbellin .

One of the most important skydiving dropzones of Germany is located at the local airport.

Municipal divisions

• Fehrbellin
• Betzin
• Brunne
• Dechtow
• Deutschhof
• Hakenberg
• Karwesee
• Königshorst
• Langen
• Lentzke
• Linum
• Manker
• Protzen
• Tarmow
• Walchow
• Wall
• Wustrau-Altfriesack

Wustrau and Altfriesack were amalgamated in 1970. With 1221 residents, the combined municipal division is the largest in the municipality. Altfriesack lies between the Ruppiner See and the Bützsee and belonged to Alt Ruppin until 1872.

Sights

• Hakenberg Victory Column
• Zietenschloß in Wustrau
• Brandenburg-Preußen Museum

Personalities

• Hans Joachim von Zieten (1699-1786), Prussian cavalry general, born and buried in Wustrau.

References

External links

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