Hilpoltstein
Hilpoltstein is a town in the district of Roth, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 10 km southeast of Roth bei Nürnberg and 30 km south of Nuremberg, close to the lake 'Rothsee.
History
- Origins of the castle and the town date back to the 10th century.
- Town privileges were granted in 1354.
- 1799, Hilpoltstein becomes part of Bavaria
Sights
- Rathaus
- Accessible Tower of the Remains of the early medieval Castle
- Remains of The Town Wall
- Church of Saint John the Baptist
- Jahrsdorfer House
- Guest House 'Schwarzes Ross' with historic Brewery and museum on handcrafts and town history
Sons and daughters of the place
- Johann Christoph Sturm, astronomer and mathematician
- Friedrich Eibner, painter
People who work or have worked on the ground
- Ludwig Elsbett, engineer and inventor of the Elsbett engine
Annual Events
- Spring Concert of the town's brass band
- Medieval festival with knights tournament
- Challenge Roth: World's largest long-distance triathlon
- Burgfest - Popular folk fair with medieval pageant, flea market in the old town, beer tent, fireworks
- Kite festival
- Christmas Market