Leubsdorf

Leubsdorf is a village of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, in the district of Neuwied.

Leubsdorf
Coat of arms of Leubsdorf
Location of Leubsdorf within Neuwied district
Leubsdorf  is located in Germany
Leubsdorf
Leubsdorf
Leubsdorf  is located in Rhineland-Palatinate
Leubsdorf
Leubsdorf
Coordinates: 50°32′50″N 7°17′35″E
CountryGermany
StateRhineland-Palatinate
DistrictNeuwied
Municipal assoc.Linz am Rhein
Government
  Mayor (201924) Achim Pohlen[1] (CDU)
Area
  Total10.22 km2 (3.95 sq mi)
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
  Total1,598
  Density160/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
53547
Dialling codes02644
Vehicle registrationNR
Websitewww.leubsdorf-rhein.de

Geography

The village of Leubsdorf consists of the four parts Leubsdorf, Hesseln, Rothe Kreuz and Krumscheid.

History

First known documents about Leubsdorf date back to 1250. Much older documents of the year 640 are existent under "Lupstorf". The first church in Leubsdorf was built in the 13th century.

Sightseeing

Besides the impressive castle many half-timbered houses and old crosses are telling about history. The construction of the castle is to be mentioned in the 13th century. The most important celebration in Leubsdorf is the Walpurgis-Kirmes, which is organized by the Katholischer Junggesellenverein (The Catholic Youth).

References

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