Weiden in der Oberpfalz was first mentioned in a document in 1241 as Weiden. It is assumed that the first settlements in Weiden are dated the year 1000. Located at the intersection of two major trading routes, Weiden soon became an important trading center with a population of 2,200 in 1531. An economic boom came along in 1863 when Weiden was connected to the railroad network. Some major companies of the glass and china industry settled in Weiden and the population increased.
Districts
01 Altstadt
02 Scheibe
03 Hammerweg
04 Weiden-Ost II
05 Weiden-Ost I
06 Bahnhof-Moosbürg
07 Fichtenbühl
08 Stockerhut
09 Lerchenfeld
10 Weiden-West
11 Rehbühl
12 Mooslohe
13 Neunkirchen
14 Rothenstadt
15 Weiden-Land
Incorporations into Weiden in der Oberpfalz
January 1, 1914, Moosbürg, district of Moosbürg, Ermersricht, Fichtenbühl, Leihstadtmühle
February 1, 1915, Tröglersricht and Zollhaus
July 1, 1972, Frauenricht, district of Frauenricht, Halmesricht, Latsch, Spitalöd
July 1, 1972, Muglhof, district of Muglhof, Matzlesrieth, Mitterhöll, Unterhöll, Oedentahl, Trauschendorf
July 1, 1972, Neunkirchen bei Weiden, district of Neunkirchen, Brandweiher, Wiesendorf
May 1, 1978, Rothenstadt, district of Rothenstadt, Maierhof, Mallersricht, Neubau Ullersricht
Marktplatz, the market square stretched between Upper and Lower Gates with numerous renaissance buildings.
Altes Rathaus, built between 1539 and 1545 by Hans Nopl.
St. Michael. A Protestant church, rebuilt several times. The church got its present baroque appearance from 1627, the tower from 1761.
Alte Stadtmauer, partially preserved old city walls from the 14th century.
St. Sebastian Kirche. Catholic chapel, built around 1480.
Museums
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- exhibits art, furniture and porcelain from the early 16th century to the 19th century. There is a room dedicated to composer Max Reger, that lived and studied in Weiden.
This area is characterized by equable climates with few extremes of temperature and ample precipitation in all months. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is ""..
