a town of Rhinish Prussia, on the Nahe, 40 miles S.S.E. of Coblenz. It is picturesquely situated in a fertile district, irregularly built, with many old houses; and has manufactures of woollens, leather, tobacco, soap, &c. In the neighbourhood are extensive salt-works, and the saline springs attract a considerable number of visitors. Pop. (1846) 9383. This place was stormed by Gustavus Adolphus in 1632.