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.

External links

• Village of Ruhpolding