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Straßberg
Stadtteil of Harzgerode
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Location of Straßberg
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Coordinates: 51°37′N 11°3′E / 51.617°N 11.050°E / 51.617; 11.050
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictHarz
TownHarzgerode
Area
 • Total13.78 km (5.32 sq mi)
Elevation399 m (1,309 ft)
Population
 • Total680
 • Density49/km (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes06493
Dialling codes039489
Vehicle registrationHZ

Straßberg is a village and a former municipality in the district of Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 August 2009, it is part of the town Harzgerode. Straßberg is located in southeastern part of the Harz mountains, 20 km south of Quedlinburg, 22 km northeast of Nordhausen and 23 km northwest of Sangerhausen.

History

Straßberg was mentioned for the first time in the chronicle for the district of Sangerhausen in 1194 as Strazberc.

From 1400, mining became the main livelihood for the villagers of Straßberg. Today, they preserve its mining history and look after their history and conserve the village for those seeking relaxation the past. Even agriculture flourishes despite the rather difficult natural environment.

On 1 August 2009, the municipality of Straßberg agreed with the towns of Güntersberge and Harzgerode as well as the villages of Dankerode, Königerode, Schielo and Siptenfelde to be incorporated into the new borough of Harzgerode.

Geography

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Further information on the reservoir: Gräfingründer Teich

Culture and places of interest

Museums

Remains of the smeltery in Straßberg
Straßberg's evangelical church

Straßberg bears witness today to the historic silver and fluorspar mines, old shafts, sinkholes (Pingen) and technical facilities:

Buildings

  • The village church was built in the first third of the 18th century to plans by the Stolberg master builder, Johann Friedrich Penther. Inside is a splendid pulpit altar (Kanzelaltar).
  • Below the village at the confluence of the Glasebach and the Selke is the Bärloch Mill (Bärlochsmühle).
  • Rinke Mill (Rinkemühle)

References

  1. Straßberg, citypopulation.de, accessed 27 September 2021.
  2. O.V.: Straßberg Harzer Bergbau als Erlebnis,Gemeinde Straßberg, AVR-Werbung, Goslar- Prospekt
  3. Gebietsänderungen vom 02. Januar bis 31. Dezember 2009, Statistisches Bundesamt
Town of Harzgerode
Coat of arms of Harzgerode


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