Partnerships Schmitten maintains partnerships with the following places, all in France: Public institutions Educational institutions The community of Schmitten has two primary schools. Jürgen-Schuhmann-Schule in Arnoldshain Grundschule Reifenberg in Niederreifenberg Furthermore, there exists in Arnoldshain an Evangelical Academy called the "Martin Niemöller" Haus. Sports and leisure Schmitten (the main town) offers Hesse's highest outdoor swimming pool. In Niederreifenberg, quad bikes may be hired. In Oberreifenberg the Taunatours company offers rock climbing. Personalities Notable residents Oil-drilling pioneer Anton Raky was born in Seelenberg in 1868. Theologian Anton Abt was born in Seelenberg in 1841. German singer Ivan Rebroff lived at the edge of the Hunodstal Valley. The German writer Gerhard Zwerenz lived in Arnoldshain. References External links Official website Unofficial Seelenberg website Hochtaunuskreis