Nordhausen, Administrative district in northern Thuringia, Germany
The Nordhausen district spans 713 square kilometers across the southern foothills of the Harz mountains, encompassing both urban centers and rural communities.
The district emerged in 1815 as part of the Prussian province of Saxony, combining the Lohra-Clettenberg territory with the imperial city of Nordhausen.
The district administration displays a coat of arms featuring checkered red-silver patterns from Hohenstein County and a tree symbolizing wartime destruction and renewal.
The district connects to neighboring regions through the Nordhausen railway station, with direct transportation links to Saxony-Anhalt and Lower Saxony.
The district contains the Große Ehrenberg, reaching 635 meters above sea level, while the Zorge River flows through multiple municipalities in the region.
Location: Thuringia
Capital city: Nordhausen
Elevation above the sea: 232 m
Shares border with: Göttingen district, Goslar district, Harz District, Mansfeld-Südharz, Kyffhäuserkreis, Eichsfeld
Website: https://landkreis-nordhausen.de
GPS coordinates: 51.50000,10.73000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:47
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