Langelsheim, Municipality in Goslar district, Germany.
Description
Langelsheim is a municipality in Goslar district nestled between two rivers at the northern edge of the Harz mountains. It comprises eight connected districts spread across a landscape near the Harz National Park.
History
Settlement began in the 10th century with a fortified site on Kahnstein mountain under Ottonian rule. This early location grew into a major center for iron processing and metalwork.
Culture
The local museum displays objects and documents showing how mining and metalwork shaped life here over centuries. You can see how these trades formed the backbone of the community and its identity.
Practical
The town is easy to navigate since the eight districts connect to each other and the river valleys serve as natural landmarks. Those exploring the area should look for paths along the rivers, which make many parts accessible to visitors.
Did you know?
From the 13th century, the town was a center for iron smelting using ore from the nearby Rammelsberg mines. This connection to mining shaped the character of the place for hundreds of years.
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St. Andreas
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Heimberg
3 km
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11.6 km
Bärenhöhle
6.1 km
St. Andreas
447 m
Königsberg
5.8 km
Appelhorn
3.2 km
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3.3 km
Maria Schnee
8.5 km
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2.5 km
Paul-Gerhardt Church
8.4 km
Jüdischer Friedhof (Seesen)
11.5 km
Schlackenhalde Bredelem
2.1 km
Burg Schildberg
9.8 km
Silberhohl
11 km
Adelshof
261 m
Dorfkirche Wallmoden
9.3 km
Herz Mariä (Langelsheim)
283 m
St. Joseph
8.8 km
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