Ampfing

Ampfing is a municipality in the district of Mühldorf in Bavaria in Germany.HistoryThe Battle of Mühldorf was fought on September 28, 1322 between Bavaria and Austria in Ampfing Heath. The Bavarians were led by Louis the Bavarian, while the Austrians were led by his cousin Frederick I of Austria. The battle did not go well for the Austrians; they were defeated, and more than 1000 noblemen from Austria and Salzburg were captured, as was Frederick himself.It was one of the sub-camps of Dachau concentration camp.GeographyAmpfing is located in the region Southeast-Upper-Bavaria in the valley of river Isen.PoliticsOttmar Wimmer is mayor.Community tax yield amounted 5,581,000 € in 1999, thereof trade tax yield 2,948,000 € .Coat of armsDivided into silver and blue; in the upper part two obliquely traversed flails, in the lower part a golden boring tool.The town's flag shows the colours red and gold.