Hilpoltstein

Hilpoltstein (German pronunciation: [ˈhɪlpɔltˌʃtaɪ̯n] ( listen)) is a town in Roth, in Bavaria, Germany. It is 10 km southeast of Roth bei Nürnberg and 30 km south of Nuremberg, close to the lake 'Rothsee.

Hilpoltstein residence church.jpg
Coat of arms of Hilpoltstein
Location of Hilpoltstein within Roth district
Hilpoltstein in RH.svg
Coordinates: 49°11′N 11°11′E / 49.183°N 11.183°E / 49.183; 11.183Coordinates: 49°11′N 11°11′E / 49.183°N 11.183°E / 49.183; 11.183
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMiddle Franconia
DistrictRoth
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Markus Mahl[1] (SPD)
Area
 • Total91.42 km2 (35.30 sq mi)
Elevation
380 m (1,250 ft)
Population
 (2016-12-31)[2]
 • Total13,358
 • Density146.117/km2 (378.44/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91161
Vehicle registrationRH, HIP
Websitewww.hilpoltstein.de

Annual Events

  • Spring Concert of the town's brass band (April)
  • Medieval festival with knights tournament (May)
  • Challenge Roth: World's largest long-distance triathlon (July)
  • Burgfest - Popular folk fair with medieval pageant, flea market in the old town, beer tent, fireworks (1st weekend of August)
  • Kite festival (last weekend of September)
  • Christmas Market (1st weekend of the Advent)

Hilpoltstein Media

References

  1. Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). January 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

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