Kirkel

Kirkel

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Kirkel

Coordinates: 49°17′N 7°14′E / 49.283°N 7.233°E / 49.283; 7.233Coordinates: 49°17′N 7°14′E / 49.283°N 7.233°E / 49.283; 7.233
Country Germany
State Saarland
District Saarpfalz
Government
 • Mayor Frank John (SPD)
Area
 • Total 31.38 km2 (12.12 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
 • Total 10,006
 • Density 320/km2 (830/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 66459
Vehicle registration HOM
Website www.kirkel.de

Kirkel is a municipality in the Saarpfalz district, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated approximatively 8 km southeast of Neunkirchen, and 20 km east/northeast of Saarbrücken.

Overview

A rather well-preserved castle ruin is located a few hundred metres from the town centre. The small Kirkel castle was built in 1075 and is the town's landmark. Located on top of a small castle hill, and due to its large tower with 169 steps to the top, it can be seen from a great distance. Kirkel has the densest forest range in whole Saarland region. It attracts many visitors due to its nice picturesque valleys and greenery over the hills. Kirkel celebrates festivals more than any other place in the area. The most famous sight was the "Wurstmarkt" around August, which lasted for five days with a proper beer festival. As of 2014, no more Wurstmarkts are being held in Kirkel.[2]

Associated notable people

References

  1. ↑ "Fläche und Bevölkerung - Stand: 31.12.2013 (Basis Zensus 2011)" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). September 2014.
  2. ↑ http://www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de/karriere/saarwirtschaft/art356632,5196846

External links

Media related to Kirkel at Wikimedia Commons


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