Wildenfels | ||
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Coordinates: 50°39′27″N 12°34′58″E / 50.65750°N 12.58278°ECoordinates: 50°39′27″N 12°34′58″E / 50.65750°N 12.58278°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Saxony | |
District | Zwickau | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Tino Kögler | |
Area | ||
• Total | 20.57 km2 (7.94 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 353 m (1,158 ft) | |
Population (2015-12-31) | ||
• Total | 3,709 | |
• Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 08134 | |
Dialling codes | 037603 | |
Vehicle registration | Z | |
Website | www.wildenfels.de |
Wildenfels is a municipality in Germany, Landkreis Zwickau in the Free State of Saxony. It is situated 9 km southeast of Zwickau.
The construction of Wildenfels castle was begun before 1200 by the lords of Wildenfels. Between 1440 and 1706 it was a fief with Imperial immediacy. In 1602 it passed to the House of Solms which established the branch of Solms-Wildenfels. The counts of Solms-Wildenfels resided there until communist expropriation in 1945. Presently the castle is used for weddings and other events, partially for housing, the courtyards are accessible.