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Blankenburg

Saxony-Anhalt, Germany · Europe

About Blankenburg

Blankenburg is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Timmenrode, 12km from Wernigerode Castle.

Blankenburg is a town located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. With a population of 15,963, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Blankenburg sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Blankenburg to your route.

About Blankenburg

Great Blankenburg Castle (German: Schloss Blankenburg) was built on the limestone hill of Blankenstein (305 m above sea level (NN)) in the town of Blankenburg in the district of Harz in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Nearby is the Little Castle with its Baroque garden, tea house and museum, the town wall, the

Read more pheasant garden, the castle park and the castle pond.

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Blankenburg offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Blankenburg located?

Blankenburg is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7903 latitude, 10.9551 longitude.

What is the population of Blankenburg?

Blankenburg has a population of approximately 15,963 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
15,963
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony-Anhalt
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.7903, 10.9551

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Blankenburg

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Wernigerode Castle

A romantic neo-Gothic castle perched above a colourful half-timbered town, the picturesque gateway to the Harz mountains.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Quedlinburg

Over 1,300 half-timbered houses spanning eight centuries cluster below the Romanesque collegiate church where Germany's first king lies buried; UNESCO-listed yet still missing from most itineraries.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Brocken

The Harz's highest peak at 1,141m, wreathed in legend and mist and reached by a historic steam railway.

23 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Motorsport Arena Oschersleben

Fast, flowing 3.7 km circuit near Magdeburg that stages DTM, superbikes and public track days: a favourite for affordable open-pitlane driving in eastern Germany.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Goslar Old Town

A UNESCO imperial town at the foot of the Harz, with 1,500 half-timbered houses and a thousand-year-old mine.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Blankenburg

  • 23 kmBrockenThe Harz's highest peak at 1,141m, wreathed in legend and mist and reached by a historic steam railway.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Blankenburg.

Timmenrode

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 1,116

Hüttenrode

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km away

Westerhausen

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 2,169

Thale

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 13,386

Langenstein

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 1,996

Rübeland

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km away

Weddersleben

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 1,086

Derenburg

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 2,716

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