Sangerhausen

Sangerhausen is a district capital in Mansfeld-Südharz that spreads across several neighborhoods including Riestedt, Gonna, Obersdorf, Grillenberg, and Wippra. The built area ranges from denser residential quarters near the center to more scattered development in outer districts with fields and forests surrounding them.

The first documented mention occurred between 780 and 802 in records from Fulda Abbey. Later the settlement appeared in the Frankish Hersfeld Tithe Register, confirming its early importance as a populated place.

The town name derives from Old High German words meaning spear and house, referring to early settlement patterns. Locals still use the traditional market square as a meeting point during weekly markets and seasonal festivals.

The main railway station connects travelers with regional routes to Halle and Erfurt, making day trips to neighboring cities straightforward. The old town is easy to explore on foot, while outer districts are reachable by local buses.

The Ulrichkirche was built between 1116 and 1123 as a Romanesque basilica and ranks among the oldest preserved church buildings in the area. Its massive tower and simple rounded arches show typical features of early medieval construction.

Location: Mansfeld-Südharz

Elevation above the sea: 254 m

Shares border with: Wallhausen, Südharz, Harzgerode, Mansfeld, Allstedt, Edersleben

Website: https://sangerhausen.de

GPS coordinates: 51.46667,11.30000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:30