Goslar district

The Goslar district spans across 965 square kilometers of diverse terrain, encompassing the northwestern section of the Harz mountains and multiple municipalities.

Established in 1885 under Prussian administration, the district underwent significant changes when the city of Goslar joined the administrative region in 1972.

The district contains numerous medieval buildings, mining heritage sites, and traditional German architecture spread throughout its towns and communities.

The region maintains a network of federal highways, including B4, B6, and B82, connecting the district's municipalities with regular bus services between towns.

The district includes the Wurmberg, reaching 971 meters in height, making it the highest elevation point in Lower Saxony.

Location: Lower Saxony

Inception: 1885

Capital city: Goslar

Elevation above the sea: 263 m

Part of: Regionalverband Großraum Braunschweig, Braunschweig region

Shares border with: Wolfenbüttel district, Salzgitter, Hildesheim, Harz District, Northeim, Göttingen district

Website: https://landkreis-goslar.de

GPS coordinates: 51.91056,10.42111

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10