Hohenossig

Have you ever heard of a village that tripled its size in less than a century? Hohenossig, nestled between Leipzig and Bad Düben, did just that. Hohenossig, a quaint village, experienced remarkable growth between 1818 and the outbreak of World War II. In 1818, fewer than 100 souls called Hohenossig home. By 1939, that number had swelled to 321. The war brought an influx of people seeking refuge, pushing the population even higher to 371 in 1946. Hohenossig’s journey through time is a testament to its resilience. Originally part of the Electorate of Saxony, it became Prussian territory in 1816 after the Congress of Vienna. This shift placed Hohenossig in the Merseburg district of the Province of Saxony. Hohenossig remained in this administrative region until 1952. Then, in 1950, Hohenossig became part of Zschölkau. Later, administrative reforms saw it integrated into Kletzen-Zschölkau in 1994 and finally into Krostitz in 1999. Today, Hohenossig remains a charming village within the municipality of Krostitz. As of 2013, about 252 people call this historical village home. Beyond its past, Hohenossig boasts a thriving arts scene. The Künstlerhaus Hohenossig, located on Roter Weg 5, hosts the renowned Saxon Printmaking Symposium. This annual event, established in 1991, draws international artists to Hohenossig. The symposium fosters artistic exchange and promotes printmaking. This tradition adds another layer to Hohenossig’s rich tapestry, blending its historical significance with contemporary artistic expression.