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* [[Erich Bäumler]] (1930-2003), Footballer - Eintracht Frankfurt <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eintracht-archiv.de/baeumler.html|title=Eintracht Frankfurt - Archiv|website=www.eintracht-archiv.de|accessdate=24 April 2018|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214619/http://www.eintracht-archiv.de/baeumler.html|archivedate=3 March 2016}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:16, 22 September 2020
Weiden in der Oberpfalz | |
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 Old Town Hall | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Weiden in der Oberpfalz  | |
  Weiden in der Oberpfalz  Weiden in der Oberpfalz | |
| Coordinates: 49°40′N 12°09′E / 49.667°N 12.150°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Upper Palatinate |
| District | Urban district |
| Government | |
| • Lord mayor | Kurt Seggewiß (SPD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 68.50 km2 (26.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 397 m (1,302 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 43,188 |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 92637 |
| Dialling codes | 0961 |
| Vehicle registration | WEN |
| Website | www.weiden.de |
Weiden in der Oberpfalz (official name: Weiden i.d.OPf.; Northern Bavarian: Weidn in da Owapfalz) is a district-free city in Bavaria, Germany. It is located 100 km (62 mi) east of Nuremberg and 35 km (22 mi) west of the Czech border. A branch of the German Army is located here.
History
Weiden in der Oberpfalz was first mentioned in a document in 1241 as Weiden. It is assumed that the first settlements in Weiden are dated the year 1000. Located at the intersection of two major trading routes (Goldene Strasse and Magdeburger Strasse), Weiden soon became an important trading center with a population of 2,200 in 1531. An economic boom came along in 1863 when Weiden was connected to the railroad network. Some major companies of the glass and china industry settled in Weiden and the population increased.
Districts
- 01 Altstadt
- 02 Scheibe
- 03 Hammerweg
- 04 Weiden-Ost II
- 05 Weiden-Ost I
- 06 Bahnhof-Moosbürg
- 07 Fichtenbühl
- 08 Stockerhut
- 09 Lerchenfeld
- 10 Weiden-West
- 11 Rehbühl
- 12 Mooslohe
- 13 Neunkirchen
- 14 Rothenstadt
- 15 Weiden-Land
Incorporations into Weiden in der Oberpfalz
- January 1, 1914, Moosbürg, district of Moosbürg, Ermersricht, Fichtenbühl, Leihstadtmühle
- February 1, 1915, Tröglersricht and Zollhaus
- July 1, 1972, Frauenricht, district of Frauenricht, Halmesricht, Latsch, Spitalöd
- July 1, 1972, Muglhof, district of Muglhof, Matzlesrieth, Mitterhöll, Unterhöll, Oedentahl, Trauschendorf
- July 1, 1972, Neunkirchen bei Weiden, district of Neunkirchen, Brandweiher, Wiesendorf
- May 1, 1978, Rothenstadt, district of Rothenstadt, Maierhof, Mallersricht, Neubau Ullersricht
- May 1, 1978, Moosöd
Main sights
Historical buildings
- St. Josef. Catholic church, built 1899–1900, Neo Romanesque style with art nouveau interior.
- Marktplatz, the market square stretched between Upper and Lower Gates with numerous renaissance buildings.
- Altes Rathaus ("Old Town Hall"), built between 1539 and 1545 by Hans Nopl.
- St. Michael. A Protestant church, rebuilt several times. The church got its present baroque appearance from 1627, the tower from 1761.
- Alte Stadtmauer, partially preserved old city walls from the 14th century.
- St. Sebastian Kirche. Catholic chapel, built around 1480.
Museums
- International Ceramic Museum
- City Museum - exhibits art, furniture and porcelain from the early 16th century to the 19th century. There is a room dedicated to composer Max Reger, that lived and studied in Weiden.
Twin towns - sister cities
Weiden in der Oberpfalz is twinned with:[2]
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, since 1962
Macerata, Italy, since 1963
Weiden am See, Austria, since 1990
Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany, since 1990
Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic, since 2008
Geography
Climate
This area is characterized by equable climates with few extremes of temperature and ample precipitation in all months. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb". (Marine West Coast Climate).[3]
| Climate data for Weiden in der Oberpfalz | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 1 (33) |
2 (36) |
8 (47) |
14 (57) |
18 (65) |
22 (71) |
23 (74) |
24 (75) |
19 (66) |
13 (56) |
6 (42) |
2 (36) |
13 (55) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −2 (28) |
−1 (30) |
3 (38) |
8 (46) |
12 (54) |
16 (60) |
17 (62) |
17 (62) |
13 (56) |
8 (47) |
3 (37) |
0 (32) |
8 (46) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −4 (24) |
−4 (25) |
−2 (29) |
2 (36) |
6 (43) |
9 (49) |
11 (51) |
10 (50) |
8 (46) |
3 (38) |
1 (33) |
−2 (29) |
3 (38) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 5.1 (2) |
3.8 (1.5) |
4.1 (1.6) |
5.1 (2) |
6.1 (2.4) |
6.6 (2.6) |
8.9 (3.5) |
7.6 (3) |
5.8 (2.3) |
4.8 (1.9) |
4.6 (1.8) |
5.6 (2.2) |
68 (26.8) |
| Source: Weatherbase [4] | |||||||||||||
Notable people
- Max Reger (1873–1916), German composer and organist
- Eduard Zintl (1898-1941), German chemist
- Otto Ambros (1901-1990), German chemist
- Martin Gottfried Weiss (1905–1946), SS Commander of German concentration camps executed for war crimes
- Elisabeth Schärtel (1919-2012), German mezzo-soprano
- Erich Bäumler (1930-2003), Footballer - Eintracht Frankfurt [5]
- Monika Henzinger (born 1966), German computer scientist
- Michael Brenner (born 1964), German historian
- Benedikt Schopper (born 1985), German icehockey player
- Nadine Kraus (born 1988), German football player
- Sven Kopp (born 1995), German football player
- Dennis Lippert (born 1996), German football player
Notes
- ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).
- ^ "Partnerstädte". weiden.de (in German). Weiden in der Oberpfalz. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- ^ "Weiden, Germany Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved on May 8, 2013.
- ^ "Eintracht Frankfurt - Archiv". www.eintracht-archiv.de. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Weiden in der Oberpfalz.
- Official website
(in German) - Webcams in Weiden
- Website on St. Josef Church, including pictures and a guide
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