Goslar district, Administrative district in Lower Saxony, Germany
Goslar district is an administrative area in Lower Saxony that spreads across varied terrain with mountains and valleys. It contains multiple towns and villages, each with their own character and connected by regional roads.
The district was created in 1885 under Prussian rule and expanded when Goslar city joined it in 1972. These shifts followed the major government reorganizations of the 1900s.
Mining shaped everything here, from the layout of villages to the skills people still practice in their trades. You notice this heritage in the way communities are organized and in the crafts passed down through families.
Federal highways like B4, B6, and B82 connect the towns throughout the area, making travel straightforward. Regular bus services link the municipalities, so you can move around without a car.
The Wurmberg mountain here ranks among the highest points in Lower Saxony and offers sweeping views across the landscape. It draws many hikers who want to see the region from above.
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