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 - Ortsansicht mit Burg und Kirche St. Ursula.jpg
Coat of arms of Colmberg
Location of Colmberg within Ansbach district
Colmberg in AN.svg
Coordinates: 49°22′N 10°25′E / 49.367°N 10.417°E / 49.367; 10.417Coordinates: 49°22′N 10°25′E / 49.367°N 10.417°E / 49.367; 10.417
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMiddle Franconia
DistrictAnsbach
Subdivisions12 Ortsteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Wilhelm Kieslinger[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total38.35 km2 (14.81 sq mi)
Elevation
450 m (1,480 ft)
Population
 (2016-12-31)[2]
 • Total2,023
 • Density52.751/km2 (136.62/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91598
Vehicle registrationAN
Websitewww.colmberg.de

Notable residents

Sister towns and cities

Gallery

 
Colmberg Castle
 
A view of the town from the castle
 
A view of the town from the castle in winter

Related pages

References

  1. Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). January 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  3. "The Castle". Colmberg Castle. Archived from the original on 25 October 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2013.

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