Siegsdorf is a

municipality A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality' ...

in the district of Traunstein in

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Famous residents

Siegsdorf is the home town of ski jumper

Markus Eisenbichler Markus Eisenbichler (born 3 April 1991) is a German former Ski jumping, ski jumper, current World Champion in FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2021 – Men's team large hill, team champion, FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2021 – Mixed team ...

and imposter and murderer Christian Gerhartsreiter.

Jimmy Carl Black James Inkanish, Jr. (February 1, 1938 – November 1, 2008), known professionally as Jimmy Carl Black, was an original member of the Mothers of Invention, providing drums and vocals. He is known for introducing the songs “ Are you Hung Up?” a ...

Frank Zappa Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American guitarist, composer, and bandleader. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa composed Rock music, rock, Pop music, pop, jazz, jazz fusion, orchestra ...

Mothers of Invention The Mothers of Invention (also known as the Mothers) were an American rock band from California. Formed in 1964, their work is marked by the use of sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Originally an R&B band ...

lived the last years of his life in Siegsdorf.

Famous sights

One of the famous sights is the Mammoths Southeast Bavarian Natural History and Mammoth Museum Siegsdorf.

Traffic

Siegsdorf is located directly on the A 8 from Munich to Salzburg and can be reached via the Siegsdorf-West (AS 111) or Traunstein / Siegsdorf-Ost (AS 112) exits. Federal road 306 (Traunstein ↔ Inzell) runs east of the main town. Siegsdorf is also on the Traunstein – Ruhpolding railway line.

References

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