Kaufbeuren

Kaufbeuren

Town hall

Coat of arms
Kaufbeuren
Coordinates: 47°52′48″N 10°37′21″E / 47.88000°N 10.62250°ECoordinates: 47°52′48″N 10°37′21″E / 47.88000°N 10.62250°E
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Schwaben
District Urban district
Government
 • Lord Mayor Stefan Bosse
Area
 • Total 40.02 km2 (15.45 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
 • Total 41,759
 • Density 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 87571–87600
Dialling codes 08341
Vehicle registration KF
Website www.kaufbeuren.de
Fünfknopfturm

Kaufbeuren (German pronunciation: [kaʊfˈbɔʏʁən]) is an independent city in the Regierungsbezirk of Schwaben, southern Bavaria. The city is completely enclaved within the district of Ostallgäu.

Districts

Culture and Objects of Interest

Museums

Famous residents

Kaufbeuren Air Base

The Kaufbeuren Air Base was established as a Luftwaffe station in 1935. When seized by the United States Army in May 1945 at the end of World War II it was discovered to be the final location of Nazi Party's top secret FA signals intelligence and cryptanalytic agency.[2] After serving as a U.S. airbase during the post-War period the field was ultimately returned to the city, and today serves as a German Air Force training field.

Tänzelfest

The Tänzelfest is a festival, which takes place usually at the end of June. Children re-enact the history of the town in traditional costume. There are a lot of events at this time.

Partner Towns

References

  1. ↑ "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). 31 December 2013.
  2. ↑ http://www.ticomarchive.com/the-targets/fa-nazi-party

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