Hilpoltstein

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
• Accessible Tower of the Remains of the early medieval Castle
• Remains of The Town Wall
• Church of Saint John the Baptist
• 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, astronomer and mathematician
• Friedrich Eibner, painter
• Christian Distler-Caravetta, immigrated to the USA

  People who work or have worked on the ground

• Ludwig Elsbett, engineer and inventor of the Elsbett engine

  Annual Events

• Spring Concert of the town's brass band
• Medieval festival with knights tournament
• Challenge Roth: World's largest long-distance triathlon
• Burgfest - Popular folk fair with medieval pageant, flea market in the old town, beer tent, fireworks
• Kite festival
• Christmas Market