Weißenstadt
Weißenstadt | |
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Weißenstadt (2005) | |
Location of Weißenstadt within Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge district | |
| Coordinates: 50°6′03″N 11°53′05″E / 50.10083°N 11.88472°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberfranken |
| District | Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–26) | Frank Dreyer (SPD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 42.23 km2 (16.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31) | |
• Total | 2,880 |
| • Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 95163 |
| Dialling codes | 09253 |
| Vehicle registration | WUN |
| Website | www.weissenstadt.de |
Weißenstadt (German pronunciation: [ˈvaɪsn̩ˌʃtat] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Wunsiedel, in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the shore of the picturesque Weißenstadter See (Weissenstadt Lake), in the Fichtel Mountains, on the river Ohře, 11 km northwest of Wunsiedel. The town got its name "White City" from the landmark church, once white now weathered dark grey.