Blankenheim

The municipality of Blankenheim extends across 148 square kilometers of land in the Eifel hills, with an elevation of 455 meters above sea level.

The settlement traces its origins to 721 when it was first documented as Blancio, and later developed into an important regional center in the Eifel region.

The municipality maintains the local dialect name Blangem and celebrates traditional festivals throughout the year, including regional carnival celebrations in winter months.

Blankenheim consists of 17 subdivisions within the administrative region of Cologne, serving a population of 8,435 residents with essential municipal services.

The river Ahr originates from inside a half-timbered house located in the center of Blankenheim, marking a natural geographical feature within urban architecture.

Location: Euskirchen

Elevation above the sea: 455 m

Website: https://www.blankenheim.de/

Shares border with: Nettersheim, Dahlem

Website: https://blankenheim.de

GPS coordinates: 50.43306,6.65000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52