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
Ortsteil of Meiningen
Coat of arms
Location of Walldorf
Walldorf
Walldorf
Coordinates: 50°37′0″N 10°22′59″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 zoneCET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
98639
Dialling codes03693
Vehicle registrationSM
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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