Festive partnership: Rohrbach and Mattersburg celebrate 750 years

Festive partnership: Rohrbach and Mattersburg celebrate 750 years

An exciting trip to the Austrian partner community Rohrbach near Mattersburg recently took members of the house in Hallertau. The 750th anniversary of the partnership has been celebrated there since its foundation in 1995. The ceremony took place in the "Fürstenkeller", a locally valued event location that is rich in history. Mayor Christian Keck cited the delegation, which consisted of other parishioners, old citizens and local musicians. The brass band provided the musical framework by presenting traditional Bohemian-Bavarian sounds.

The excursion was not only a celebration, but also an opportunity to deepen the existing relationships. "Regular visits promote cohesion and help to carry the partnership into the next generation," emphasized Keck. The village festival after a location was recognized by Governor Hans Peter Doskozil as an example of the positive development of the region. With a proud population of 2625, Rohrbach developed into a flourishing community with a long history of settlement that goes back to 1274.

connection to the history and university statue

A special focus was on the historical connection between Rohrbach and the nearby municipality of Pitten. The first documentary mention of Pitten dates from 869 when the nun Peretkund transferred its goods to the bishop in Freising. In order to appreciate this event, both municipalities organized large -scale anniversaries in 2019. This has led to the establishment of a bronze statue of the Peretkund in both communities, which now represents a symbolic connection between Rohrbach and Pitten.

The statue in Pitten is already standing, while it is to be set up in Rohrbach in autumn. Interestingly, both sculptures were designed by the local pharmacist Reinhard Adam. While the financing of the Pitten Statue was ensured by an Austrian funding program, the municipality of Rohrbach has secured support through a leader project to finance its own statue.

future plans and further cooperation

Despite the flood situation that prevented an originally planned inauguration ceremony of the Pitten Statue, Mayor Helmut Berger was optimistic. "We look forward to catching up with the event and further deepening the relationship between our communities through projects such as this," said Berger. The Rohrbacher Delegation also expressed the wish to return next year.

In addition, an important event for the fire brigade in Pitten will also take place next year: the inauguration of a new fire engine will invite the municipality. These mutual visits and invitations help to ensure that the partnership between the two Rohrbachs remains alive. A return visit to the Bavarian Rohrbach in 2025 is also under discussion and offers new perspectives for future collaborations.