# Simbach am Inn > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Simbach_am_Inn > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Simbach_am_Inn.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simbach_am_Inn > Source revision: 1286189549 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{refimprove|date=August 2012}} {{Infobox German location |type = Stadt |name = Simbach am Inn |image_coa = DEU Simbach COA.svg |image_flag = Banner Simbach am Inn.svg |image_photo = Simbach Rathaus 1.jpg |image_caption = Town hall |coordinates = {{coord|48|16|N|13|1|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |image_plan = Simbach am Inn in PAN.svg |state = Bayern |region = Niederbayern |district = Rottal-Inn |elevation = 345 |area = 47.33 |postal_code = 84359 |area_code = 08571 |licence = PAN |Gemeindeschlüssel = 09 2 77 145 |divisions = 4 ''[Stadtteile](/source/Stadtteile)'' |website = [http://www.simbach.de/ www.simbach.de] |mayor = Klaus Schmid[https://www.statistik.bayern.de/wahlen/kommunalwahlen/bgm/ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden], [Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik](/source/Bayerisches_Landesamt_f%C3%BCr_Statistik), 15 July 2021. |leader_term = 2020–26 |party = CSU }} '''Simbach am Inn''' ({{IPA|de|ˈzɪmbax ʔam ˈʔɪn|-|LL-Q188 (deu)-Michael Schoenitzer (MichaelSchoenitzer)-Simbach am Inn.wav}}, {{lit|Simbach on the Inn}}) is a town on the [River Inn](/source/Inn_(river)) in the [Rottal-Inn](/source/Rottal-Inn) district of [Bavaria](/source/Bavaria), [Germany](/source/Germany). The [Austrian](/source/Austria) city [Braunau am Inn](/source/Braunau_am_Inn) lies on the opposite side of the river from Simbach. ==History== Simbach was one of the first places in which electricity was used. For example, Simbach had electrical power three years before Munich.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}} One of the reasons for Simbach's growth is that it lies on the railway from [Munich](/source/Munich) to [Vienna](/source/Vienna). ===Timeline=== * 927 - Simbach first appears in historical records as "Sunninpah." * 1743 - Simbach is nearly destroyed during the [War of the Austrian Succession](/source/War_of_the_Austrian_Succession). * 1833 - Simbach becomes an independent municipality. * 1951 - Simbach is raised to city status, making it the youngest city in the Rottal-Inn district. * 1972 - The municipalities Kirchberg, Eggstetten and Erlach are added to Simbach. ==Geography== ===Schellenberg=== Schellenberg is a hill north of town. At over 549 meters in height, it is the tallest hill between the Inn and Rott. The hill provides views of the Inn Valley, the neighbouring [Upper Austria](/source/Upper_Austria) and (on clear days) the distant [Alps](/source/Alps). ==Culture== ===Maria Himmelfahrt Parish Church=== This church, in the Erlach district, ranks among the most important church buildings in the region. It holds an elaborate high altar. === Rathaus (City Hall) === The Rathaus, built in [Art Nouveau](/source/Art_Nouveau) style, was restored in 1987. ===Festivals=== Pfingstdult is a popular annual festival. Every year, it is accompanied by an industrial exhibition. The annual City festival takes place last Sunday in June. The "Angling celebration" takes place each year on the first weekend in September. "Leonhardiritt" is a horse pro assignment and takes place each year in October. The Advent season is celebrated in a ceremony spanning nine days with 1000 participants. ===Twin Cities=== *Since 1982, Simbach is twinned with the town of [Skipton](/source/Skipton) in North Yorkshire, [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom). *Since 2001, Simbach is twinned with the town of [Tolmezzo](/source/Tolmezzo) in the Friaul region of [Italy](/source/Italy). ==Geothermal power== Forty MW of electricity is generated from [geothermal heat sources](/source/geothermal_power) tapped 2,000 meters beneath the planet . Both Simbach and Braunau make use of this renewable resource. ==Census statistics== Simbach has approximately 10,000 residents. Nearly 15% of them are younger than 18 years, 45% are between 18 and 50 years old, and 40% are older than 50 years. ==Politics== The mayor of Simbach is Klaus Schmid ([CSU](/source/Christian_Social_Union_in_Bavaria)). There are twenty-five seats on the town council; a total of four parties are represented. With 15 seats, the CSU is the biggest party in the town council. The [SPD](/source/Social_Democratic_Party_of_Germany), [Alliance '90/The Greens](/source/Alliance_'90%2FThe_Greens) and free voters divide the remaining ten seats. ==Transport== Simbach lies near the incomplete highway [A94](/source/Bundesautobahn_94). There are train connections at the [Simbach (Inn) station](/source/Simbach_(Inn)_station) to [Munich](/source/Munich), [Vienna](/source/Vienna), [Salzburg](/source/Salzburg), and [Passau](/source/Passau). The closest major airports are the [Munich International Airport](/source/Munich_International_Airport) and the [Salzburg Airport](/source/Salzburg_Airport), each about a one-hour drive by car. ==International relations== {{Main|List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany}} Simbach am Inn is [twinned](/source/town_twinning) with: * {{Flag icon|United Kingdom}} [Skipton](/source/Skipton), [England](/source/England) * {{Flag icon|Italy}} [Tolmezzo](/source/Tolmezzo), [Italy](/source/Italy) ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Cities and towns in Rottal-Inn (district)}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Simbach Am Inn}} Category:Rottal-Inn Category:Populated places on the Inn (river) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Simbach am Inn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simbach_am_Inn) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simbach_am_Inn?action=history)). 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