Weisendorf

Weisendorf is a municipality in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt, in Bavaria, Germany. It belongs to the administrative region of Middle Franconia.

Weisendorf
Municipality
General view of Weisendorf
General view of Weisendorf
Coat of arms of Weisendorf
Coat of arms
Location of Weisendorf within Erlangen-Höchstadt district
Weisendorf is located in Germany
Weisendorf
Weisendorf
Weisendorf is located in Bavaria
Weisendorf
Weisendorf
Coordinates: 49°37′N 10°50′E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictErlangen-Höchstadt
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Heinrich Süß[1]
Area
 • Total36.72 km2 (14.18 sq mi)
Elevation
308 m (1,010 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total6,831
 • Density190/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91085
Dialling codes09135
Vehicle registrationERH / HöS
Websitewww.weisendorf.de

Geography

Weisendorf is located 15 km west of Erlangen and 10 Kilometer north of Herzogenaurach

Division of the town
  • Boxbrunn
  • Buch
  • Kairlindach
  • Mitteldorf
  • Nankendorf
  • Neuenbürg
  • Oberlindach
  • Reinersdorf
  • Reuth
  • Rezelsdorf
  • Sauerheim
  • Schmiedelberg
  • Sintmann
  • Weisendorf

Economy

Many citizens of Weisendorf work in Erlangen, which is known for its university and Siemens AG) or the region of Nuremberg or alternatively adidas in the nearby city of Herzogenaurach.

Culture

Food

A local food speciality is the "Aischgründer Spiegelkarpfen". Its a unique carb fish race. It was breed by monks in medieval times.

Transport

Weisendorf is near the motorway A3 (Frankfurt am Main-Regensburg). The next railroad station is located in Erlangen (c. 15 km). The Nuremberg Airport (c. 30 km) provides access to many cities in Europe and the rest of the world.

References
  1. Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011)
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