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Waldburg

Municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Waldburg is a town in the district of Ravensburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. It is the home of Waldburg Castle, a medieval castle that sits atop the large hill in the town. The castle dates from the twelfth century, when Waldburg was a County of the Holy Roman Empire.

CountryGermany
Elevation
723 m (2,372 ft)
TimezoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal codes
88289
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Waldburg
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Panorama of Waldburg
Panorama of Waldburg
Coat of arms of Waldburg
Coat of arms
Location of Waldburg within Ravensburg district
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Location of Waldburg
Waldburg is located in Germany
Waldburg
Waldburg
Location within Germany
Waldburg is located in Baden-Württemberg
Waldburg
Waldburg
Location within Baden-Württemberg
Coordinates: 47°45′25″N 09°42′46″E
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Admin. regionTübingen
DistrictRavensburg
Municipal assoc.Ravensburg (district)
Government
 • Mayor (2018–26) Michael Röger[1]
Area
 • Total
22.70 km2 (8.76 sq mi)
Elevation
723 m (2,372 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)[2]
 • Total
3,267
 • Density143.9/km2 (372.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
88289
Dialling codes07529
Vehicle registrationRV
Websitewww.gemeinde-waldburg.de
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House of Waldburg

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Waldburg castle, in May 2007

In 1424, the county was partitioned:

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