Heldrungen Explained

Type:Ortsteil
Town:An der Schmücke
Image Coa:Wappen Heldrungen.png
Coordinates:51.3014°N 11.2167°W
State:Thüringen
District:Kyffhäuserkreis
Elevation:128
Area:23.29
Population:2207
Stand:2017-12-31
Postal Code:06577
Area Code:034673
Licence:KYF
Divisions:2

Heldrungen is a town and a former municipality in the Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany. Since 1 January 2019, it is part of the town An der Schmücke.

Nearby rivers are the Unstrut and the Wipper.

It is known for its fortification with two water ditches, four vauban bastions and five rondells. In the center of the fortification is a Renaissance castle, which was built from 1512 to 1518. Today, the castle is used as a youth hostel.

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Heldrungen include:

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Notes and References

  1. News: Ex-Senator Yahr Dead. The Gazette. May 4, 1910. 1. Newspapers.com. December 5, 2016 .