Stolberg (Harz) - Stolberg (Harz)

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Stolberg
federal stateSaxony-Anhalt
Residents
1.286 (2009)
height
265 m, 370 m
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Stolberg

Stolberg is a district of the municipality of Südharz in the district of Mansfeld-Südharz in Saxony-Anhalt. The place is nicknamed Thomas Müntzer City and Historic Europe city. The former goes back to the theologian and reformer who was born here in 1468, the latter has been borne by the city since 1993 due to its historical structure: half-timbered houses from four centuries stand here. The place is still a recognized climatic health resort.

background

In Stolberg you feel transported back into the Middle Ages, as the entire cityscape is characterized by old half-timbered houses from the 15th to 18th centuries. These are completely surrounded by forests in some narrow valleys of the southern Harz. Because of its old building fabric, Stolberg was given the title “historic European city” in 1993. The city is less suitable for shopping and going out, it is more for those looking for relaxation and nature lovers with the ambition to travel back in time.

The place emerged around the year 1000 as a miners' settlement, although mining has been detectable in the area since 796. Iron, copper, silver, tin and gold have been mined here since ancient times. In the 13th century Stolberg was granted city rights. The current city was soon the residence of the Counts of Stolberg-Wernigerode. Juliana zu Stolberg-Wernigerode was born in their castle in 1506. Her first marriage was to Count Philipp II of Hanau-Munzenberg, who died in 1529, and her second marriage to the widowed Count Wilhelm "Der Reiche" von Nassau-Dillenburg from 1531 Willem-Alexander presently the king of Netherlands represents. The reason is the eldest son from his second marriage, William of Orange (1533-1584), who, as William I of Orange-Nassau, liberated the Netherlands from Spanish rule.

Under the peasant leader Thomas Müntzer, who was born here, Stolberg was the site of several battles during the German Peasants' War. On May 2, 1525, insurgent peasants invaded the city and forced the count to accept their demands (24 Stolberg articles), which, however, quickly reversed them after the peasants' defeat.

Coins had been minted in the city since the 12th century, and the handicrafts had their heyday in the 16th century. Mining, on the other hand, was stopped from the 17th century. In 1815 the city became part of Prussia, and in 1833 Stolberg already had 2,392 inhabitants. At the beginning of the 20th century, Stolberg became a tourist resort, in 1923 a railway to Berga-Kelbra was opened, and since 1946 the town has been a health resort.

getting there

By train

The closest train station is Berga Kelbra on the railway line between Halle (Saale) and kassel. From there it has only been possible to continue by bus since 2011. A taxi can be reached at 034 654 579.

By bus

Intercity buses usually go to the train station, which is about 15 minutes' walk south of the city center. Some buses also stop directly in the market square.

Long-distance buses do not operate in Stolberg.

In the street

Stolberg is with his own Vehicle accessible via the following routes:

  • from the west to Goettingen or on the A7 to Dreieck Drammetal, continue on the A38 direction Nordhausen/ Leipzig to Berga exit then over on the L236 to Rottleberode and further on the K2354 to Stolberg.
  • from the east on the A38 direction Goettingen to the Berga exit, then as described above.

The German half-timbered street leads through the place.

By plane

The next major airport is Leipzig Halle Airport, use the train or car from there.

mobility

Map of Stolberg (Harz)

Stolberg can be easily explored on foot, as it is also the best way to get ahead in the mostly narrow and winding streets.

Tourist Attractions

At the bottom right the Saiger tower, in the middle the St. Martini Church, at the top left the castle
town hall

The local museum 1 Old coinOld coin in the Wikipedia encyclopediaOld coin in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsOld coin (Q436023) in the Wikidata database, Niedergasse 19, Tel .: 034654/85960, Mon-Tue: closed, Wed-Fri: 10 a.m.-12: 30 p.m., 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Sat / Sun / public holidays 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-5 p.m., is a magnificent half-timbered house , which contains a completely preserved historical mint workshop. Here you can have your own coin minted.

A old town house, Rittergasse 14, Tel .: 034654/80152, Mon: closed, Tue-Sun / public holidays 1 pm-5pm, is an original half-timbered house from 1470. The interior conveys the living environment and living conditions of that time. A shoemaker and last maker once lived here.

  • 2  Stolberg Castle. Stolberg Castle in the Wikipedia encyclopediaSchloss Stolberg in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsStolberg Castle (Q167415) in the Wikidata database.It stands on a mountain sloping down on three sides and its older parts date from around 1200, but its newer parts were built in the Renaissance style between 1539 and 1547. In the south-east wing is the classicist Red Hall, a design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel. The castle, the former seat of the princes of Stolberg-Stolberg, is being and was restored with the help of the German Foundation for Monument Protection.Open: December to March: Tue - Sun and public holidays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., longer in summer.last change: Nov. 2020

The 3 town hallTown hall in the encyclopedia WikipediaCity hall in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsCity Hall (Q58870107) in the Wikidata database dominates the central marketplace. It is a multi-storey half-timbered house without its own staircase. This will be replaced by a public path next to the house. Magnificent paintings on the facade tell of the town's craft guilds. The stairs also lead to the late Gothic 4 St. Martini ChurchSt. Martini Church in the Wikipedia encyclopediaSt. Martini's Church in the Wikimedia Commons media directorySt. Martini Church (Q84504140) in the Wikidata database high. In the church, a grave slab from the workshop of Peter Vischer the Elder is particularly worth seeing.

Opposite the town hall is the unmistakable one 5 Saiger towerSaigerturm in the encyclopedia WikipediaSaigerturm in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsSaigerturm (Q1400064) in the Wikidata database. It dates from the 13th century. The upper part was renewed at the beginning of the 19th century. It gets its name from the smelter (to melt out: to suck out) that stood next to him in the Middle Ages.

In the Thomas-Müntzer-Gasse, the house where Thomas Müntzer was born, which burned down in 1851, is the place of today's house Thomas Müntzer House.

The Cafe Machine Museum in the hotel bag "Chalet Waldfrieden“Shows a lot of old pots and pots, but they also have fresh coffee.

activities

Since Stolberg is surrounded by forest all around, this invites you to hike a. A number of beautiful destinations in the vicinity can be reached on well-signposted paths.

You can either have fun on the slides and in the flow channel or relax in the sauna area in the Thyragrotte leisure pool find on the outskirts. Tel .: 034654/92110 Sun - Thu: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri / Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Stolberger Histörchen. Tel.: 49 (0)34654 810 777, Email: . Since 2019 the farm festival “Stolberger Histörchen” has been taking place on the 2nd weekend in September, both on Saturday and Sunday. The focus is on art, music, dance, handicrafts and cuisine. Numerous half-timbered courtyards are open to visitors.

shop

There is a small general store (former drugstore) on the market square, where you can buy a selection of everyday items and decorative items. Furthermore, Stolberg has several souvenir and magazine shops to offer.

kitchen

  • The Stolberger Larks are not fried songbirds, but a hearty meal with fried sausages and savoy cabbage.
  • The Friwi pastries is legendary, tastes good and is a good idea for a souvenir when visiting the city. Sales at Niedergasse 21, Mon: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tue - Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sun: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • 1  Ristorante "Cava D'oro", Am Markt 1, 06536 Südharz OT Stolberg. Tel.: (0)34654 859994. Italian kitchen.Open: Mon is closed, Tue - Sun 11 a.m. - open-end.

accommodation

  • 1  Schindelbruch nature resort, Schindelbruch 1, 06536 Südharz OT Stolberg. Tel.: (0)34654 808-0, Email: . Large wellness area available.Open: Restaurants: Silberstreif: Fri - Tue 6pm - 10pm; Restaurant Feuerfalter: Mon - Sun 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Restaurant Waldteufel: Mon - Sun 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Restaurant Holzeule: Wed - Sat 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Bar Federgeist: Mon - Sun from 6 p.m.; Widderchen restaurant: Mon - Sun 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.Price: Overnight stay from € 97 per person.
  • 2  Hotel-Restaurant Stolberger Hof, Markt 6, 06536 Südharz OT Stolberg. Tel.: (0)34654 320, Email: . In the wellness area there is a pool, two saunas and massage rooms.Open: Check-in from 3 p.m., check-out by 11 a.m. Restaurant Elschner Stuben: daily 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. (for breakfast), 12 noon - 2.30 p.m. (for lunch), 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (for dinner, closed on Sundays from 6 p.m.); Beer garden: in the warm season from 12 noon; Café: daily 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Gothic vault: Fri, Sat on public holidays from 6 p.m.Price: single room from 59 €, double room from 79 €.
  • 3  Hotel FreiWerk, Thyrahöhe 24, 06536 Südharz OT Stolberg. Tel.: (0)34654 8590-0, Fax: (0)34654 8590-199, Email: . The hotel has a restaurant, a mountain terrace and a bar.Open: check-in from 3 p.m., check-out by 11 a.m.Price: single from € 49, double from € 89 (each including breakfast buffet); plus € 2 tourist tax per person; Surcharges: half board as a 3-course daily menu or buffet € 21 per person; Children up to 5 years (in parents' bed) free of charge; Children 6-14 years (extra bed) € 20 per night.
  • 4  Hotel Zum Bürgergarten, Thyratal 1, 06536 Südharz OT Stolberg. Tel.: (0)34654 811-0, Fax: (0)34654 811-100, Email: . The restaurant offers specialties from the Harz Mountains as well as international cuisine.Open: Restaurant: Mon - Thu 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., Fri - Sun 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.Price: single room € 44, double room from € 78, suite from € 65 (each including breakfast buffet); plus € 2 tourist tax per person; Surcharges: half board € 18 per person, candlelight dinner € 20 per person; Children up to 5 years free of charge; Children from 6 years € 18 per night; Sauna, whirlpool 9 € per person.
  • 5  Hotel to the Chancellor, Markt 8, 06536 Südharz OT Stolberg. Tel.: (0)34654 205, Fax: (0)34654 315, Email: . Open: Restaurant: daily 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.Price: single room from € 49, double room from € 79; Surcharges for half board from € 16 per person; Children up to 3 years free of charge; Children up to 6 years 5 €; Children up to 12 years € 15.

health

  • 1  Hirsch pharmacy, Rittergasse 2, 06547 Stolberg. Tel.: (0)34654 327.

Practical advice

trips

  • Large Auerberg with observation tower Josephskreuz - Not far from Stolberg (approx. 5 km away) rises the Große Auerberg (579 m). The 38 meter high observation tower with the name Josephskreuz is located on top of it. Originally made of wood according to plans by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, it was destroyed by a lightning strike in 1880. In 1896 the tower was rebuilt as an iron structure, in keeping with the industrial revolution. The Joseph Cross weighs 123 tons and is held together by around 100,000 rivets. The ideal is to go from Stolberg along the Song Street to hike (singing is optional). The tower is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until dark (admission). In the event of thunderstorms, storms, icing, heavy fog, rain or snowfall, the cross remains closed for safety reasons.
  • The 6 Home throatHeimkehle in the encyclopedia WikipediaHeimkehle in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsHeimkehle (Q1595797) in the Wikidata database is one of the largest German karst caves. Many secrets can be discovered on a guided tour.

Opening times: May to October: Tue to Sun 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. November to April daily 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Guided tours as required, usually every hour, at least five people. Attention: in the winter months, guided tours are often canceled due to a lack of participants (distance 9 km).

  • To Schwenda with the baroque domed church of St. Cyriaki and Nicolai (approx. 7 km).
  • In the wider area you can find the following excursion destinations:

In addition, Stolberg is a suitable starting point for exploring the entire Harz region.

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