Wurzbach

For other uses, see Wurzbach (disambiguation).

Wurzbach (German pronunciation: [ˈvʊʁt͡sˌbax] ^ⓘ) is a town in the Saale-Orla-Kreis district, in southern Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 33 kilometres (21 mi) southeast of Saalfeld, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Hof.

Wurzbach
Town
Coat of arms
Location of Wurzbach within Saale-Orla-Kreis district
Wurzbach Show map of Germany Wurzbach Show map of Thuringia
Coordinates: 50°27′50″N 11°32′12″E
Country	Germany
State	Thuringia
District	Saale-Orla-Kreis
Subdivisions	7
Government
• Mayor (2023–29)	Guido Kant-von der Recke[1]
Area
• Total	72.32 km2 (27.92 sq mi)
Elevation	525 m (1,722 ft)
Population  (2024-12-31)[2]
• Total	2,864
• Density	40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	07343
Dialling codes	036652
Vehicle registration	SOK
Website	www.wurzbach.de

History

Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Wurzbach was part of the Principality of Reuss-Gera.

Photos

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  Homes "An der Sormitz"
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  Town park
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  Sormitz (town park)
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  WurzBachHaus
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  Church and houses, slate-faced.
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  "Garden shed"
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  Tower (painted by Michael Fischer-Art)
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  Station