Heldrungen
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Location of Heldrungen within Kyffhäuserkreis district
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| Coordinates: 51°18′5″N 11°13′0″E / 51.30139°N 11.21667°ECoordinates: 51°18′5″N 11°13′0″E / 51.30139°N 11.21667°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Thuringia | |
| District | Kyffhäuserkreis | |
| Municipal assoc. | An der Schmücke | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Norbert Enke (CDU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 23.29 km2 (8.99 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) | |
| Population (2015-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 2,282 | |
| • Density | 98/km2 (250/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 06577 | |
| Dialling codes | 034673 | |
| Vehicle registration | KYF | |
Heldrungen is a town in the Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany.
Nearby rivers are the Unstrut and the Wipper.
It is known for its fortification with two water ditches, four vauban bastions and five rondells. In the center of the fortification is a renaissance castle, which was built from 1512 to 1518. Today, the castle is used as a youth hostel.
Notable people that were born or lived in Heldrungen include:
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