Colmberg

Colmberg (German pronunciation: [ˈkɔlmbɛɐ̯k]; East Franconian: Colmberch) is a municipality in Ansbach in Bavaria in Germany. Colmberg is the site of Colmberg Castle (German: Burg Colmberg), built in the 13th century and purchased in 1318 by Duke Frederick IV of Nuremberg.[3] The town is located in Nature Park Frankenhöhe.

Colmberg
View of Colmberg with Colmberg Castle and Church of Saint Ursula
Location of Colmberg within Ansbach district
Colmberg
Colmberg
Coordinates: 49°22′N 10°25′E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMiddle Franconia
DistrictAnsbach
Subdivisions12 Ortsteile
Government
  Mayor (202026) Wilhelm Kieslinger[1] (CSU)
Area
  Total38.35 km2 (14.81 sq mi)
Elevation
450 m (1,480 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
  Total2,124
  Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91598
Dialling codes09803
Vehicle registrationAN
Websitewww.colmberg.de

Notable residents

  • Karl Amson Joel, a textile merchant and grandfather of American musician Billy Joel

Sister towns and cities

Colmberg Castle
A view of the town from the castle
A view of the town from the castle in winter
  • Franconia
  • List of castles in Bavaria
  • Romantic Road

References

Other websites


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