Hilpoltstein
# Hilpoltstein

Hilpoltstein (German pronunciation: (listen)) 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 (Town Hall)
* Accessible Tower of the Remains of the early medieval Castle
* Remains of The Town Wall
* Church of Saint John the Baptist (Town's Parish Church)
* 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 (1635–1703), astronomer and mathematician
* Friedrich Eibner (1825–1877), painter

## People who work or have worked on the ground

* Ludwig Elsbett (1913–2003), engineer and inventor of the Elsbett engine

## Annual Events

* Spring Concert of the town's brass band (April)
* Medieval festival with knights tournament (May)
* Challenge Roth: World's largest long-distance triathlon (July)
* Burgfest - Popular folk fair with medieval pageant, flea market in the old town, beer tent, fireworks (1st weekend of August)
* Kite festival (last weekend of September)
* Christmas Market (1st weekend of the Advent)
* Panorama view of Hilpoltstein
* City wall
* Castle Remains
