Betzdorf, Railway junction municipality in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Betzdorf is a municipality in the Altenkirchen district of Rhineland-Palatinate that stretches across roughly 10 square kilometers along the Sieg River. The town blends residential neighborhoods with industrial zones and sits at about 211 meters above sea level.
Betzdorf was first mentioned in 1249 by Countess Mechthild of Sayn and later became a major railway hub during the industrial transformation of the 19th century. This status shaped the town's economic development for generations.
The municipal coat of arms displays three black boar heads on a silver stripe and a golden lion, symbols that reflect the town's past ties to the noble family of Sayn.
The central railway station connects passengers to Cologne, Frankfurt, and Siegen through regular regional services on multiple lines. A visit pairs easily with regional exploration toward the Sieg Valley or nearby industrial heritage sites.
American air raids in March 1945 destroyed roughly two-thirds of the buildings, leading to extensive reconstruction of the town's current layout. This transformation remains visible in the street patterns you see today.
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