Walldorf, Thuringia

Walldorf is a village and a former municipality the district of Schmalkalden-Meiningen in Thuringia, Germany. Since 1 January 2019, it is part of the town Meiningen.

Walldorf
Coat of arms of Walldorf
Location of Walldorf
Walldorf  is located in Germany
Walldorf
Walldorf
Walldorf  is located in Thuringia
Walldorf
Walldorf
Coordinates: 50°37′N 10°23′E
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictSchmalkalden-Meiningen
TownMeiningen
Area
  Total12.16 km2 (4.70 sq mi)
Elevation
290 m (950 ft)
Population
 (2017-12-31)
  Total2,164
  Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
98639
Dialling codes03693
Websitewww.walldorf-werra.de

Its most notable sight is a fortress church, Kirchenburg Walldorf, in the middle of town on a hill. In April 2012 it was heavily damaged in a fire.

Kirchenburg (fortified church) Walldorf, idealized, by G. Lilie 1904
The burning of Kirchenburg Walldorf, April 2012

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