Birkenfeld, District capital in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Located at an elevation of 410 meters, Birkenfeld extends across the Nahe area with administrative buildings, a castle ruin, and residential neighborhoods.
The town received official rights from Emperor Louis the Bavarian in 1332, marking a period of growth and development within the region.
The Landesmuseum des Vereins für Heimatkunde presents regional artifacts spanning 2,500 years, documenting the evolution of local communities through different periods.
The town functions as the administrative center of the Verbandsgemeinde Birkenfeld, offering essential services to approximately 7,000 residents.
The former Marktplatz features the Schellenmann sculpture, which generates mechanical sounds, adding an element of interest to the town center.
Location: Birkenfeld
Elevation above the sea: 410 m
Website: https://www.stadt-birkenfeld.de/
Website: https://stadt-birkenfeld.de
GPS coordinates: 49.65000,7.18333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06
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