honors

The city of Burghausen has so far awarded honorary citizenship to 26 people.

As the first honorary citizen, the city appointed Dr. Joseph Hafner. He received the dignity of honorary citizen for his proven achievements as a physician, his humane behavior and his sense of charity.

Most recently, the long-serving mayor of Burghausen, Hans Steindl, received honorary citizenship in 2020. The city gave him the award for his outstanding services to the city of Burghausen as mayor from 1990 to 2020.

also dr The city of Burghausen awarded Peter-Alexander Wacker and Professor Wolfgang A. Herrmann honorary citizenship. In 2007, the city honored Peter-Alexander Wacker's services to the realignment of Wacker Chemie and the associated strengthening of the Burghausen site.

Wolfgang A. Herrmann accepted the award in 2016 for his great services to the TUM center in the Raitenhaslach monastery and his tireless efforts to promote Burghausen as a science location.

Anyone who takes a closer look at the Burghausen honorary citizens quickly realizes that honorary citizenship is a valuable asset. The decisive role is played by the relationship between the city and the selected personality. The latter have made outstanding personal contributions to the city.

In addition to honorary citizenship, the city of Burghausen awards the

• Gold Medal of Honor with Red and White Ribbon
• Brooch of honor in gold
• Medal of Honor in Gold
• Brooch of honor in silver
• Badge of honor in silver.

In 1946, the city council of Burghausen subsequently revoked the honorary citizenship rights granted to several people. Included in the circle

• Reich President Paul von Hindenburg
• Chancellor Adolf Hitler
• Reich Commissioner for Bavaria Ritter von Epp
• the Bavarian Interior Minister Adolf Wagner
• Factory Director Dr. Herrmann Pierstorff
• the Bavarian Prime Minister Ludwig Siebert