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Kelbra

Saxony-Anhalt, Germany · Europe

About Kelbra

Kelbra sits on the route: 5 minutes from Roßla, 47km from Wernigerode Castle.

Kelbra is a town located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. With a population of 3,117, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kelbra 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 Kelbra to your route.

About Kelbra

Kelbra (German: [ˈkɛlbʁa] ) is a town the Mansfeld-Südharz district, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated north of the Kyffhäuser mountains, approx. 20 km west of Sangerhausen, and 20 km east of Nordhausen. Kelbra is part of the Verbandsgemeinde Goldene Aue. Kelbra lies on the northern slopes of the Kyffhäuser

Read more mountains in the Goldene Aue. The B 85 federal road starts in the neighbouring village of Berga and runs through Kelbra over the Kyffhäuser to Passau. Due to the proximity of the Kelbra Dam and the Kyffhäuser, the town is a type of tourist centre, but suffers from heavy day traffic, especially motorcycles, because the road climbing up to the Kyffhäuser starts here. Nearby are the Barbarossa Cave and the Peasants' War Panorama in Bad Frankenhausen. The villages of Sittendorf, Tilleda (Kyffhäuser) and Thürungen belong to the municipality of Kelbra. Berga-Kelbra station, which is on the Halle–Hann. Münden railway is located nearby in Berga.

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Where is Kelbra located?

Kelbra is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4353 latitude, 11.0414 longitude.

What is the population of Kelbra?

Kelbra has a population of approximately 3,117 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
3,117
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony-Anhalt
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.4353, 11.0414

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 Kelbra

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Wernigerode Castle

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

47 km · about 55 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Kelbra

  • 50 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 Kelbra.

Berga

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 1,920

Roßla

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km away

Bennungen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,004

Auleben

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 1,089

Görsbach

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 1,175

Uftrungen

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 1,122

Bad Frankenhausen

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 9,715

Rottleberode

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 1,599

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