Ruhpolding
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| State: | Bavaria |
| Adm. Region: | Oberbayern |
| District (Kreis): | Traunstein |
| Area: | 147.83 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 6,321 (2002) |
| pop. density: | 43 inh./km² |
| Altitude: | 655-1691m above mean sea level |
| Postal Code: | 83324 |
| Homepage: | http://www.ruhpolding.de |
Ruhpolding is a small village in the south-eastern part of Bavaria, Germany, in the Traunstein district. It is situated in the south of the region called Chiemgau in the Alps. Ruhpolding has a population of approximately 7,400.
Ruhpolding houses a famous biathlon track. It hosted the 1979, 1985 and 1996 Biathlon World Championships.
[edit] Brief history
- 1193: first official mention as "Ruhpoldingen
- 1895: connection to the railroad
- Since 1948: Ruhpolding became a famous spa and tourist resort, esp. for winter sports.
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