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Ruhpolding

Statistics
State:Bavaria
Adm. Region:Oberbayern
District (Kreis): Traunstein
Area:147.83 km²
Inhabitants:6,321 (2002)
pop. density:43 inh./km²
Altitude:655-1691m above mean sea level
Postal Code:83324
Homepage:http://www.ruhpolding.de


Ruhpolding is a small village in the south-eastern part of Bavaria, Germany, in the Traunstein district. It is situated in the south of the region called Chiemgau in the Alps. Ruhpolding has a population of approximately 6,400.

Ruhpolding houses a famous biathlon track. It hosted the 1979, 1985 and 1996 Biathlon World Championships.

Brief history

  • 1193: first official mention as "Ruhpoldingen
  • 1895: connection to the railroad
  • Since 1948: Ruhpolding became a famous spa and tourist resort, esp. for winter sports.


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