Flarchheim is a village and a former municipality in the Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis district of Thuringia, Germany. Since 1 January 2019, it is part of the municipality Unstrut-Hainich.

Flarchheim
Flarchheim seen from the southeast
Flarchheim seen from the southeast
Location of Flarchheim
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Flarchheim is located in Germany
Flarchheim
Flarchheim
Flarchheim is located in Thuringia
Flarchheim
Flarchheim
Coordinates: 51°7′N 10°28′E / 51.117°N 10.467°E / 51.117; 10.467
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictUnstrut-Hainich-Kreis
MunicipalityUnstrut-Hainich
Area
 • Total
11.87 km2 (4.58 sq mi)
Elevation
216 m (709 ft)
Population
 (2017-12-31)
 • Total
417
 • Density35/km2 (91/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
99986
Dialling codes036028
Websitewww.flarchheim.de

Flarchheim was the site of the Battle of Flarchheim on January 27, 1080, one of the very few times the Holy Roman Empire attempted to wage a midwinter military campaign in northern Europe.

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