Erkheim

Geschichte

Erkheim is a municipality in the district of Unterallgäu in Bavaria, Germany.PoliticsMayors: 2002–2008: Konrad Engel 2008–2014: Peter Wassermann since 2014: Christian Seeberger The town is the seat of a municipal association with Kammlach, Lauben, Unterallgäu and Westerheim, Bavaria.Places of interest Catholic church Maria Himmelfahrt Protestant church Peter-und-Paul-Kirche World`s largest wooden head RoadsErkheim is directly connected to the A96 Autobahn.Public transportErkheim is connected to the railway-system by the Sontheim/Schwaben railway station. The airport in Memmingen/Munich West is 10 kilometers away and the two international airports of Stuttgart and Munich are reachable within one hour.SportsIn the western part of Erkheim is the sports centre of the TV Erkheim located. The grandstand has a capacity of approx. 400 people.AssociationsErkheim is characterized by a lively club life. There are among others the following associations: Basketball Club Erkheim 2006 e. V, BBV Ortsverband Erkheim, Bläserschule Günz/Kammel e.V., Bulldogclub Erkheim, Bund der Selbständigen Markt Erkheim, Bund Naturschutz - Erkheim, Erkheimer Klausen, Freibad Markt Erkheim e.V., Förderverein Musikkapelle Markt Erkheim, Heimatpflege Markt Erkheim e.V, Musikkapelle Markt Erkheim e.V., Obst- und Gartenbauverein Erkheim, Reit- und Fahrclub Markt Erkheim e.V., Schützenverein Erkheim 1876, Sängerbund Erkheim, Tennisclub Erkheim, TV Erkheim, WC Hadde Hue