Bad Colberg-Heldburg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bad Colberg-Heldburg
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Thuringia | |
| District | Hildburghausen | |
| Municipal assoc. | Heldburger Unterland | |
| Subdivisions | 7 Stadtteile | |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) | |
| Population
(2006-06-30)
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| • Total | 2,234 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
98663
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| Dialling codes | 036871 | |
| Vehicle registration | HBN | |
| Website | www.bad-colberg-heldburg.de | |
Bad Colberg-Heldburg is a town in the Hildburghausen district in Thuringia, Germany. It is part of the Heldburger Land region. The town is located about 16 kilometers (10 miles) south of Hildburghausen. It is also about 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of Coburg.
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Discovering Heldburg's Past
Heldburg was first mentioned in a document from October 17, 837. This old record shows that goods in Heldburg were given to the Fulda monastery. Heldburg officially became a city on December 2, 1394. It had its own council by 1396 and could handle some local legal matters.
The famous Veste Heldburg castle was first written about in 1317. At that time, it belonged to the Counts of Henneberg. Later, in 1353, it became part of the lands of the Burgraves of Nuremberg. By 1374, the castle was owned by the powerful Wettin family.
Exploring Heldburg's Culture
Northeast of the town, you'll find the Veste Heldburg castle. This castle is home to the German Castle Museum (Deutsches Burgenmuseum). After many years of repairs, the museum opened on September 8, 2016. The Thuringian Minister President officially opened it.
The museum has 40 rooms that teach visitors about castles. You can learn how castles were built and how people lived in them. It shows what life was like during both peaceful times and times of war.
The old town of Heldburg is also very interesting. It has many old half-timbered buildings that have been restored. A city wall from the 16th century surrounds the town. You can still see parts of the wall and five of the original 14 towers. The Untertor is one of the old city gates that still stands.
The Protestant Church of Our Lady (Unserer lieben Frauen) is on the west side of the main square. It was built between 1502 and 1537, but its tower is even older. The Town Hall is another half-timbered building with special skylights. It is located right in the city center.
Heldburg is also famous for the Thüringer Montgolfiade. This is a well-known hot air balloon festival that takes place in the town.
Famous People from Heldburg
- Eucharius Hoffmann (1540-1588): A composer, organist, and choir director. He was born in Heldburg.
- Johann Gerhard (1582-1637): An important religious leader and writer. He was a superintendent in Heldburg from 1606 to 1615.
- Johann Christian Thomae (1668-1724): A rector and author who was born in Heldburg.
- Johann Wilhelm Wagner (1681-1745): An astronomer who was born in Heldburg.
See also
In Spanish: Bad Colberg-Heldburg para niños
