Großrosseln
{{Infobox German place
|image_photo = Rathaus Großrosseln-IMG 9260.jpg
|image_caption = Town hall
|image_coa = Wappen grossrosseln.gif
|coordinates = {{coord|49|12|N|6|50|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|image_plan = Großrosseln in SB.svg
|state = Saarland
|district = Saarbrücken
|elevation = 229
|area = 25.26
|postal_code = 66347–66352
|area_code = 06898; 06809
|licence = SB
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 10 0 41 512
|divisions = 6
|website = [https://www.grossrosseln.de/ www.grossrosseln.de]
|leader_term = 2019–29
|party = CDU
}}
Großrosseln ({{IPA|de|ˈɡʁoːsˌʁɔsln̩}}; {{langx|fr|Grande-Rosselle}}, {{IPA|fr|ɡʁɑ̃d ʁɔsɛl|pron}}, {{lit|Big Rosselle}}, in contrast to "Little Rosselle") is a village and a municipality in the district of Saarbrücken, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the border with France, approximately 12 km west of Saarbrücken. The neighbouring municipality in France is Petite-Rosselle.
Geography
The Gemeinde (municipality) of Großrosseln is divided into 6 Gemeindebezirke (municipal districts): the main one Großrosseln, is where the Rathaus (town hall), Dorf im Warndt, Emmersweiler, Karlsbrunn, Naßweiler and the church of Sankt Nikolaus are found.
Economy and Infrastructure
- Hammerschmitt (fashion store)
- Funeral Karl Fuss
- Megro GmbH & Co. KG (hulling mill, Juchem-Group)
- Natursteine Herz (virgin stone business)
Culture
- Carnival association KV Doll Doll.{{cite web|url=http://www.doll-doll.de/news.php|title=Homepage KV Doll Doll}}
Personalities
- Karlsbrunn was the birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower's early ancestor Hans Nicolas Eisenhauer, who emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1741.
- The football players Manuel Zeitz, Hendrick Zuck and Christian Weber played also for SC Großrosseln.
Twin towns
- {{Flagicon|Germany}} Morsbach (Germany)
- {{Flagicon|France}} Petite-Rosselle (France)
- {{Flagicon|France}} Rosbruck (France)
Gallery
File:Alter Bahnhof Großrosseln (Juni 2021).JPG|Old station Großrosseln
File:Grenzübergang Petite-Rosselle - Großrosseln (Juni 2021).JPG|Border crossing Petite-Rosselle - Großrosseln
File:Katholische Kirche St. Wendalinus Großrosseln (Juni 2021).JPG|Catholic church St. Wendalinus Großrosseln
File:Rosseltalhalle Großrosseln (Juni 2021).JPG|Rosseltalhalle Großrosseln
File:Sportplatz Nachtweide Großrosseln (Juni 2021).JPG|Sports field Nachtweide Großrosseln
References
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External links
- {{Official website}} {{in lang|de}}
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