Hahnbach starts 2026 with a festive New Year's reception and outlook!

Hahnbach starts 2026 with a festive New Year's reception and outlook!

On January 7, 2026, the Hahnbach community's New Year's reception took place in the auditorium of the Max Prechtl elementary and middle school. Mayor Bernhard Lindner gave an impressive speech to the approximately 250 guests. The mayor used this traditional reception, which takes place every two years, to wish those present a healthy, happy and peaceful New Year 2026.

In his speech, Lindner looked back on the diverse events and activities of the past year. These included, among other things, the theater of the boys' club, the Christmas tree and bratwurst auctions, the Epiphany meeting of the KAB Hahnbach and the school football tournament of the SV Hahnbach. He also mentioned the royal proclamation of the Edelweiß Süß shooting club, the annual general meeting of the Iber fire department and the water rescue service's Wintervils swimming. Another important point was the mention of the star singer campaigns in the parishes, which contributed to community building.

Review and outlook

Mayor Lindner took the opportunity to point out upcoming local elections and address the nominations of the candidates. He also announced that he would be leaving Hahnbach Town Hall on April 30, 2026. In his speech he also presented a balance sheet of investments in the community.

• 4 Mio. EUR in kommunale Hardware (Fahrzeuge für Feuerwehren und Bauhof).
• 6 Mio. EUR in Grunderwerb (Baugebietsflächen, Immobilien).
• 14 Mio. EUR in Hochbau (Hallenbad, Kinderkrippe, Gemeinschaftshaus, BuchHaus).
• 26 Mio. EUR in Tiefbau (Abwassererschließung, Breitbandausbau, Spiel- und Freizeitpark Gockelwiese).

The important intermunicipal cooperation with the municipality of Gibbach, which has existed for over 50 years, as well as membership in the AOVE (cooperation of nine municipalities) for 30 years were also highlighted. Particularly worth mentioning is the Aller.Land Goldene Straße habitat funding project with a volume of EUR 1.5 million, which is intended to contribute to improving the quality of life in the region.

Commitment to the future

The establishment of a public regional agency on January 1, 2025 was announced as another important project. This is happening as part of the 2035 master plan for the Amberg economic area. Furthermore, the Upper Palatinate Climate Protection Network was launched, to which 24 municipalities belong. Lindner thanked all citizens, business owners and volunteers for their tireless support in the development of the community.

Finally, the market town of Hahnbach was described as a livable and lovable place that has numerous offers for families. The event ended with a greeting from the state parliament member Dr. Harald Schwartz and singing the Bavarian anthem together, which underlined the solidarity of those present. On January 7, 2026, not only was the New Year celebrated, but the positive developments in the community were also acknowledged. For more information read [Hahnbach].