Wilhelmsdorf, Bavaria
Municipality in Bavaria, Germany
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Wilhelmsdorf (German pronunciation: [ˈvɪlhɛlmsˌdɔʁf] ⓘ) is a municipality in the district of Neustadt (Aisch)-Bad Windsheim in Bavaria in Germany.
Wilhelmsdorf | |
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Coat of arms | |
 Location of Wilhelmsdorf
within Neustadt a.d.Aisch-Bad Windsheim district | |
 Interactive map of Wilhelmsdorf | |
  Wilhelmsdorf Location within Germany  Wilhelmsdorf Location within Bavaria | |
| Coordinates: 49°34′N 10°43′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Central Franconia |
| District | Neustadt a.d.Aisch-Bad Windsheim |
| Subdivisions | 6 districts |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2023–29) | Rüdiger Probst[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.81 km2 (3.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
| Population (2025-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 1,440 |
| • Density | 184/km2 (478/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 91489 |
| Dialling codes | 09104 |
| Vehicle registration | NEA |
| Website | www.wilhelmsdorf.de |
Wilhelmsdorf was established by Huguenots. The village was named after the sovereign ruler George William, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, who sheltered them. The Huguenot tradition is still a part of the village history. Sermons in the local Lutheran church were held in French until around 1900.
In the 19th century, Wilhelmsdorf was well known for their stocking-weavers. In 1903, the first compass factory was established. In the 20th century several competing compass factories were located at Wilhelmsdorf. Now Wilhelmsdorf has a compass museum.
Wilhelmsdorf should not be mistaken for Wilhermsdorf, a village 15 km away.
Boroughs
- Wilhelmsdorf
- Ebersbach
- Oberalbach
- Stadelhof
- Trabelshof
- Unteralbachermühle