Grimmelshausen is a small village in Thuringia, Germany, situated at an altitude of 361 meters (1,184 feet) above sea level. The village is located in the Wartburgkreis district, approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of Eisenach. The Köppen climate classification for Grimmelshausen is Cfb, indicating a temperate oceanic climate with warm summers and cool winters. Grimmelshausen has a long and rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages. The village was first mentioned in a document from 1228, and it has been continuously inhabited since then. Grimmelshausen is home to a number of historical buildings, including the St. Martin's Church, which was built in the 13th century. The village is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Grimmelshausen Museum, which is dedicated to the life and work of the famous German writer Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen.
Geographic Data for Grimmelshausen, Thuringia, Germany
| Latitude | 50° 29.000' |
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| Longitude | 10° 38.000' |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |