Rudolstadt
| coat of arms | Map |
|---|---|
| Wappen | Map of Germany showing Rudolstadt |
| Basic Information | |
| State: | Thüringia |
| County: | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt |
| Elevation: | 195 m above sea level |
| Area: | 55,38 km² |
| Population: | 25.584 (November 2005) |
| Population density: | 462 residents/km² |
| Postal code: | 07407 |
| Area code: | 03672 |
| License plate prefix: | SLF (former: RU) |
| Organisation: | 11 districts |
| Website: | www.rudolstadt.de |
| Politics | |
| Mayor: | Dr. Hartmut Franz |
Rudolstadt is a city in Germany. It is located in the Bundesland of Thuringia (German: Thüringen), close to the Thuringian Forest (German: Thüringer Wald) to the southwest, and to Jena and Weimar to the north. The former princely residence Rudolstadt is build along the River Saale inside a wide valley surrounded by woods. The city was founded in 776 and owns the municipal law since 1326. The town's landmark is the Castle Heidecksburg which is enthroned on a hill above the old town. Rudolstadt became popular through the Anker building-set made of stone from the firm Richter and porcelain-factories.