Lichtenberg, Bavaria

Lichtenberg is a town in northeastern Bavaria, lying in the district of Hof in Upper Franconia.

Lichtenberg
Town
Aerial view of Lichtenberg with Lichtenberg Castle in the foreground
Aerial view of Lichtenberg with Lichtenberg Castle in the foreground
Coat of arms of Lichtenberg
Coat of arms
Location of Lichtenberg within Hof district
Lichtenberg is located in Germany
Lichtenberg
Lichtenberg
Lichtenberg is located in Bavaria
Lichtenberg
Lichtenberg
Coordinates: 50°23′01″N 11°40′33″E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberfranken
DistrictHof
Municipal assoc.Lichtenberg
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Kristan von Waldenfels[1]
Area
 • Total9.47 km2 (3.66 sq mi)
Elevation
564 m (1,850 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total1,023
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
95192
Dialling codes09288
Vehicle registrationHO
Websitewww.lichtenberg
   -oberfranken.de

It lies on a hill above the valley of the river Selbitz, in the Frankenwald nature park.

History

The town's origins reach back to the 9th century. New and expanded buildings were built and occupied by the dukes of Meranien in the 12th century. The counts of Orlamünde inherited the town in 1248. First mention of the town and its recognition as an independent municipality came in 1336.[3][4]

During the Cold War division of Germany (1945–1990), Lichtenberg lay only a kilometer from the inner German border, on the western side.

Medieval fair

Each September, the Friends of Lichtenberg Castle hold a festival in the ruins of the castle.

Haus Marteau
Haus Marteau

In association with the government of Upper Franconia, Lichtenberg is the location of Haus Marteau (Internationale Musikbegegnungsstätte Haus Marteau), an international music center named after the famous violinist and former resident Henri Marteau. The center offers musical courses and master classes in several subjects all year. Every three years, the International Violin Competition Henri Marteau takes place at Haus Marteau and at the Freiheitshalle in Hof.

References
  1. Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011)
  3. "Geschichte - Stadt | Lichtenberg im Frankenwald". www.stadt-lichtenberg.de. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  4. "650 Jahre Stadt Lichtenberg, 1337-1987. Festschrift der Stadt Lichtenberg. (Eine Stadt feiert Jubiläum). von JOISTEN, MANFRED).: Lichtenberg Illustr. Orig.-Broschur., 0. - ANTIQUARIAT ERDLEN". www.zvab.com. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
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