Berka vor dem Hainich

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BERKA VOR DEM HAINICH

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Wartburgkreis

Official blazon

Auf silbernem Grund ein grüner Berg mit goldenem Stein, dahinter eine Linde mit schwarzem Stamm und Ästen, daran grüne Blätter.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 10, 2001.

In the village there was the medieval court place (Thing) Neuenhögen, known since the 13th century. The place was charactierised by a linden tree with a (law)stone. This is symbolised in the arms.