Premnitz Explained

Type:Stadt
Image Coa:DE-BB 12-0-63-244 Premnitz COA.svg
Coordinates:52.5333°N 32°W
Image Plan:Premnitz in HVL.png
State:Brandenburg
District:Havelland
Elevation:30
Area:45.42
Postal Code:14727
Area Code:03386
Licence:HVL
Gemeindeschlüssel:12 0 63 244
Website:www.premnitz.de
Mayor:Thomas Rosenberg[1]
Leader Term:2024 - 32

Premnitz (pronounced as /de/) is a town in the Havelland district, in Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated on the river Havel, 8 km south of Rathenow, 21 km northwest of Brandenburg, and is only 75 km west of central Berlin, to where it is well connected by the railway and road networks. The surrounding landscape is very rural and forested in its make up.

Overview

In order to counteract the economic impact of the decline of the synthetic fibres industry, a lot of effort is being expended so as to utilise a mix of industries, more in tune with the demand for industry that is in harmony with contemporary environmental policies. One such example is Firstwood: a factory which specialises in the thermo-treatment of soft, locally grown and harvested pine, so that it is as resilient to the elements as many of its hardwood alternatives.

It is also envisaged that because of the town's proximity to Berlin and Potsdam, for example, and the development of high quality recreational facilities, Premnitz may be considered as a good place to live and commute to work, as an alternative to living in the city.

Sons and daughters of the city

Notes and References

  1. https://wahlen.brandenburg.de/wahlen/de/kommunalwahlen/ergebnisse/buergermeisterwahlen/ergebnisse/~12063000 Landkreis Havelland Wahl der Bürgermeisterin / des Bürgermeisters