Walldorf, Thuringia

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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.

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Coat of arms of Walldorf
Location of Walldorf
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Walldorf is located in Germany
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Walldorf
Walldorf is located in Thuringia
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Walldorf
Coordinates: 50°37′N 10°23′E / 50.617°N 10.383°E / 50.617; 10.383
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictSchmalkalden-Meiningen
TownMeiningen
Area
 • Total
12.16 km2 (4.70 sq mi)
Elevation
290 m (950 ft)
Population
 (2017-12-31)
 • Total
2,164
 • Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
98639
Dialling codes03693
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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