Heldrungen
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Thuringia |
| District | Kyffhäuserkreis |
| Population | 2.333 (December 31, 2005) |
| Area | 23.29 km² |
| Population density | 100 /km² |
| Elevation | 128 m |
| Coordinates | 51°18′ N 11°13′ E |
| Postal code | 06577 |
| Area code | 034673 |
| Licence plate code | KYF |
| Mayor | Norbert Enke (CDU) |
| Website | Official Homepage |
Heldrungen is a town in the Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany. The population was 2,333 at the 2005 census, compared to 2,606 people in 1995. Heldrungen is located 51°18′ N, 11°13′ E. Nearby rivers are Unstrut and Wipper. According to the Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.3 km².
It is know for its fortification with two water ditches, four vauban bastions and five rondells. In the center of the fortification is a renaissance castle located which was built within 1512 - 1518. Today the castle is used as a youth-hostel.
[edit] External Links
- Official Homepage in german
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