Waldeck-Frankenberg Rural District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Waldeck-Frankenberg
District
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Hesse
Adm. region	Kassel
Capital	Korbach
Area
• Total	1,848.58 km2 (713.74 sq mi)
Population  (2010)
• Total	161.871
• Density	0.0875650/km2 (0.2267924/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	KB
Website	landkreis-waldeck-frankenberg.de

Waldeck-Frankenberg is a special area in the north of Hesse, Germany. It's called a Kreis, which is like a large county or district. This region is known for its beautiful nature and interesting history.

A Look at Waldeck-Frankenberg's Past

How Waldeck-Frankenberg Was Formed

The district of Waldeck-Frankenberg was created in 1972. This happened when two older districts, Frankenberg and Waldeck, joined together. It was a big change that brought these areas under one administration.

The Old Principality of Waldeck

Before 1972, most of this land was part of something called the Principality of Waldeck. A principality was a state ruled by a prince. This means the area has a long and royal past!

Understanding the Waldeck-Frankenberg Coat of Arms

The official coat of arms for Waldeck-Frankenberg.

The coat of arms is like a special symbol for the district. It tells a story about its history.

What the Symbols Mean

• The top part of the coat of arms shows a lion. This lion is a symbol of Hesse, the state where Waldeck-Frankenberg is located.
• The bottom part has an eight-pointed star. This star was a symbol for the counts and princes of Waldeck. It was also on the coat of arms of the old Waldeck district.

Towns and Communities in Waldeck-Frankenberg

Waldeck-Frankenberg is home to many towns and smaller communities. Each one has its own unique character.

Major Towns in the District

Here are some of the main towns you can find in Waldeck-Frankenberg:

• Bad Arolsen
• Bad Wildungen
• Battenberg (Eder)
• Diemelstadt
• Frankenau
• Frankenberg (Eder)
• Gemünden (Wohra)
• Hatzfeld (Eder)
• Korbach
• Lichtenfels
• Rosenthal
• Volkmarsen
• Waldeck

Smaller Communities and Municipalities

Besides the towns, there are also several municipalities, which are smaller local areas:

• Allendorf (Eder)
• Bromskirchen
• Burgwald
• Diemelsee
• Edertal
• Haina (Kloster)
• Twistetal
• Vöhl
• Willingen (Upland)

Images for kids

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  The Edersee with low water level

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Waldeck-Frankenberg para niños