Traunstein

For the town in Lower Austria, see Traunstein, Austria. For the district, see Traunstein (district).

Traunstein
Town
Market square
Market square
Coat of arms of Traunstein
Coat of arms
Location of Traunstein within Traunstein district
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Traunstein is located in Germany
Traunstein
Traunstein
Traunstein is located in Bavaria
Traunstein
Traunstein
Coordinates: 47°52′N 12°38′E / 47.867°N 12.633°E / 47.867; 12.633
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberbayern
DistrictTraunstein
Government
 • Lord mayor (2020–26) Christian Hümmer[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total
48.53 km2 (18.74 sq mi)
Elevation
591 m (1,939 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total
21,551
 • Density440/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
83278
Dialling codes0861
Vehicle registrationTS
Websitewww.traunstein.de
St. Oswald's Church, Market Square, Traunstein (It was home to a pectoral cross worn by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI until it was stolen in June of 2023)[3]
View south towards the Alps from the Hochberg, Traunstein

Traunstein (Central Bavarian: Traunstoa) is a town in the south-eastern part of Bavaria, Germany, and is the administrative center of a much larger district of the same name. The town serves as a local government, retail, health services, transport and educational center for the wider district.

The historic market square, Bavarian hospitality, local breweries, outdoor sports facilities, Easter Monday horse parade, and connections with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, contribute to the town's profile as a tourist destination.

  1. ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).
  3. ^ CNA. "Pectoral cross of Benedict XVI stolen from Bavarian church". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 30 December 2023.