Ergoldsbach is surrounded by many thick forests, in the hill country of the Landshut region, in Lower Bavaria. A protruding point is the Kapellenberg ("chapel hill") nearly 500m (1600ft.) above sea level. On the top of the wooded hill lies an old chapel. In Ergoldsbach, there is a small brook called Goldbach (from there: Ergoldsbach). Altogether the municipality covers an area of over 57km² and maintains a road network of 98km in total length.
The municipality of Ergoldsbach consists of the additional localities and townships of:
Dürrenhettenbach
Iffelkofen
Jellenkofen
Kläham
Langenhettenbach
Leonhardshaun
Martinshaun
Oberdörnbach
Osterhaun
Paindlkofen
Prinkofen
Siegensdorf
Unterdörnbach
Wölflkofen
As well as the settlements of Frauenwies, Haselwies, Kienoden, Reicherstetten, Stocka.
History
The first mention of Ergoldsbach in writing dates back to 822. The land belonged to the Landshut Rentamt[bar; de; es] and the District Court of Teisbach in the electorate of Bavaria. At this time, Ergoldsbach had its own market court with a magistrate. Resulting from its location along the Landshut–Regensburg road, it developed through trade with the farming population. In the year 1403 it became a Municipality with Market town rights. Later on, some fires changed the town forever. In 1860 the Erlus brickworks were established, along with the opening of a railway line from Landshut to Geiselhöring, which resulted in an economic boom for the town. After a fire, the Erlus factory relocated its head office to Neufahrn nearby. All that remained in Ergoldsbach was the chimney. In 1913 a hospital was built in Ergoldsbach, which operated until 1977. After this it was used by the Red Cross, until conversion into a nursing home for seniors in 2004.[citation needed]
Incorporation
The Market town/municipality Ergoldsbach was founded between 1972-1978 by incorporating Prinkofen, Langenhettenbach, Paindlkofen, Kläham and Martinshaun.
About 75% of the Ergoldsbach population are Catholic. The parish church St. Peter and Paul (Ergoldsbach) is located near the town centre. The smaller church or chapel of the region is also located in Ergoldsbach (Agatha Chapel).[citation needed]
About 7% of the Ergoldsbach population are Lutheran. The circa 1970 church is located at the recreation area on Badstraße ('bath road'). The service alternates between the aforementioned Ergoldsbach church and the Friedenskirche ('peace church') in Neufahrn.[citation needed]
Economy
First and foremost, Ergoldsbach is a commuter community. A large proportion of the population travel every day to Landshut, Munich, Dingolfing and Regensburg. In Ergoldsbach itself, is the Erlus corporation among other companies. There a variety of supermarkets, two bakeries with outlets in Neufahrn, Essenbach, Landshut, etc. and other small businesses.[citation needed]
Twin Towns and Sister Cities
In the year 2004 a partnership was established with the Italian city Montefiascone.
Ergoldsbach is a partner of the municipality Ergolding.
People
Hubert Aiwanger (born 1971), German politician (Freie Wähler)
