In 1947 , the village briefly provided shelter for more than 2,000 refugees from Germany 's former eastern territories .
Also 40 families from Heligoland dwelt there after the evacuation of their island ( occupied by the United Kingdom ) .
In 1947 , the village briefly provided shelter for more than 2,000 refugees from Germany 's former eastern territories and also 40 families from Heligoland dwelt there after the evacuation of their island ( occupied by the United Kingdom ) .