Trostberg

Trostberg (German pronunciation: [ˈtʁoːstˌbɛʁk]] ; Central Bavarian: Droschberg or Troschtberg) is a town in the district of Traunstein, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the river Alz, 19 km northwest of Traunstein. As with other 'old towns' in the region, it is a popular local tourist spot.

Trostberg
Church of Saint Andrew
Church of Saint Andrew
Coat of arms of Trostberg
Location of Trostberg within Traunstein district
Trostberg   is located in Germany
Trostberg
Trostberg
Trostberg   is located in Bavaria
Trostberg
Trostberg
Coordinates: 48°1′N 12°33′E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberbayern
DistrictTraunstein
Government
  Mayor (202026) Karl Schleid[1] (CSU)
Area
  Total51.36 km2 (19.83 sq mi)
Elevation
493 m (1,617 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
  Total11,444
  Density220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
83308
Dialling codes08621
Vehicle registrationTS
Websitewww.trostberg.de

Economy

About 1,400 people are employed at the Chemiepark Trostberg, a large chemical industrial area near the town. The two main companies are AlzChem and BASF Bauchemie (construction chemistry).[3] The Chemiepark Trostberg originated from a calcium cyanamide production plant, founded in 1908. Between 1978 and 2000, the company was called SKW Trostberg AG.[4]

History

During World War II, a subcamp of Dachau concentration camp was located in the town.[5]

References


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