Dingelstädt

Dingelstädt is a town in the district of Eichsfeld in Thuringia, Germany. It is located along the upper part of the river Unstrut, about 8 kilometers south of Leinefelde-Worbis and 15 kilometers northwest of Mühlhausen.

Over time, Dingelstädt has grown by joining several smaller places. In January 2019, the villages of Helmsdorf, Kefferhausen, Kreuzebra, and Silberhausen became part of Dingelstädt. Later, in January 2023, it also included Bickenriede and Zella from Anrode, along with Beberstedt and Hüpstedt from Dünwald. Finally, in January 2024, the village of Struth from Rodeberg joined Dingelstädt too.

Museums

The Borderland Museum Eichsfeld is a history museum near Dingelstädt. It shares stories about Germany when it was divided. There is a hiking trail that follows the old Iron Curtain. The museum also has information about the GDR.

People

• Christian Joseph Jagemann (1735–1804) was a scholar, court counselor, and librarian.
• Anton Thraen (1843–1902) was a German astronomer and minister from Holungen. He died in Dingelstädt.
• Michael Robert Rhein (*1964) is the lead singer of the medieval rock band In Extremo.

International relations

Dingelstädt has friendly connections with other towns. It is twinned with:

• Jarosław in Poland (since 2001)
• Felsberg in Germany
• Wenden in Germany