Treffurt | ||
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Coordinates: 51°8′12″N 10°14′15″E / 51.13667°N 10.23750°ECoordinates: 51°8′12″N 10°14′15″E / 51.13667°N 10.23750°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Thuringia | |
District | Wartburgkreis | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Michael Reinz (Ind.) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 54.76 km2 (21.14 sq mi) | |
Population (2015-12-31) | ||
• Total | 5,140 | |
• Density | 94/km2 (240/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 99830 | |
Dialling codes | 036923 | |
Vehicle registration | WAK | |
Website | www.treffurt.de |
Treffurt is a small town in the western region of the Wartburgkreis district which belongs to the federal state of Thuringia. The town lies near the Werra and is surrounded by the rivers beautiful valley, the Werratal. Treffurt is located next to the hessian border and was a former part of the Sperrzone. Today is Treffurt a popular tourist destination, especially due to its idyllic town centre with many restored half-timbered houses and its landmark - the Normannstein castle.