Dating back to the Stone Age, Obertraubling holds secrets of early human settlements. Imagine people settling here as far back as 5000 BC. These early inhabitants left behind stone axes and vessels.
Obertraubling sits near Regensburg. It is in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria. This location has shaped its story for centuries.
Obertraubling’s name came from the Traublinger noble family. They were landowners in the 11th century. Their legacy lives on in the town’s identity.
During World War II, Obertraubling transformed into an industrial hub. It became an airbase and factory for Messerschmitt aircraft. The factory housed up to 2,750 slave laborers.
Between February and April 1945, the town became a site of suffering. Inmates from Flossenbürg concentration camp were held here. They were then forced on a death march to Dachau.
On April 21, 1945, a B-24 Liberator named “Black Cat” was shot down. It was the last heavy bomber lost in the European theater. The plane was hit by flak. It crashed near Oberhinkofen, now part of Obertraubling. A memorial marks the site. Locals care for it and sometimes place a candle there.
In 1972, Obertraubling grew. It merged with Niedertraubling, Gebelkofen, and Oberhinkofen. These independent municipalities joined to form a larger community.
Today, Obertraubling has a diverse community. Einthal has 28 residents. Embach has 44. Gebelkofen has 568. Höhenhof has 23. Niedertraubling has 653. Oberhinkofen has 920. Obertraubling itself has 4,121. Piesenkofen has 686. Scharmassing has 197. Tenacker has 11.
Obertraubling also values education. The Hermann-Zierer-Schule serves younger students. The Realschule educates older children. A public library on Brunnweg offers knowledge to all.
Obertraubling is twinned with Dobřany in the Czech Republic. This partnership fosters cultural exchange.
Obertraubling’s story is one of ancient roots, industrial transformation, wartime tragedy, and modern growth. It is a place where history and community intertwine.