Waldenburg, Saxony

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Waldenburg
Waldenburg Castle
Waldenburg Castle
Coat of arms of Waldenburg
Coat of arms
Waldenburg  is located in Germany
Waldenburg
Waldenburg
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Location of Waldenburg within Zwickau district
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Country Germany
State Saxony
District Zwickau
Municipal assoc. Waldenburg
Government
 • Mayor Bernd Pohlers
Area
 • Total 25.07 km2 (9.68 sq mi)
Population (2014-12-31)[1]
 • Total 4,169
 • Density 170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 08396
Dialling codes 037608
Vehicle registration Z (formerly: GC)
Website www.waldenburg.de

Waldenburg is a town in the district Zwickau in Saxony, Germany. The castle was owned by the House of Schönburg from 1378 until 1945.

Subdivisions

The town of Waldenburg consists of the following subdivisions:

  • Waldenburg
  • Dürrenuhlsdorf
  • Franken
  • Niederwinkel
  • Oberwinkel
  • Schlagwitz
  • Schwaben

Attractions

The town is famous for pottery and for the "Grünfelder Park", an English-style park.

Other famous attraction are:

  • Naturalienkabinett (museum of natural produce)
  • Heimatmuseum (museum of local history)
  • The castle of Schönburg-Naumburg

European Grammar School

The European Grammar School (German: Europäisches Gymnasium Waldenburg) is a private language school, established in 1994. The building was built in 1844 as a "Lehrerseminar" (School for teachers). Karl May was one of the famous students.

References

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