Grünstadt

Grünstadt is a commune of the district of Bad Dürkheim (district) in the Land of the Rhineland-Palatinat, in Germany. The town of Grünstadt is regarded as centers it geographical Leininger Land.

Geography

History

Grünstadt was the chief town of the canton of Spire in old the French Département of the Mount-Thunder.

History of the Jewish community of Grünstadt

Grünstadt lodged until 1933 one of the most important Jewish communities of the area. In 1827, the Jewish population of Grünstadt reached more than 10%. After persecutions Nazis, this community ceased existing.

Transport

Grünstadt remains an important rail junction to date. Formerly, it counted seven railway lines; there remains about it six, including one except service.

Personalities

  • Axel Bronstert, professor of Geography and Géoécologie at the University of Potsdam, was provided education for in Grünstadt.

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