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Nordhausen

Thuringia, Germany · Europe

About Nordhausen

Nordhausen sits on the route: 10 minutes from Niedersachswerfen, 37km from Wernigerode Castle.

Nordhausen is a town located in Thuringia, Germany. With a population of 43,912, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nordhausen 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 Nordhausen to your route.

About Nordhausen

Amtsgericht Nordhausen is the District Court of Nordhausen and one of 23 district courts in Thuringia, Germany. Established in 1879, it has approximately 60 employees, including judges. The jurisdiction of the district court of Nordhausen includes the core city of Nordhausen, Ellrich and Bleicherode, the management

Read more communities of Goldene Aue and Hohnstein/Südharz, the unified communities of Werther and Hohenstein, and the community of Sollstedt.

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Where is Nordhausen located?

Nordhausen is located in Thuringia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5018 latitude, 10.7957 longitude.

What is the population of Nordhausen?

Nordhausen has a population of approximately 43,912 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
43,912
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Thuringia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.5018, 10.7957

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 Nordhausen

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Brocken

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

35 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Wernigerode Castle

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

37 km · about 40 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.

40 km · about 45 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Nordhausen

  • 35 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 Nordhausen.

Niedersachswerfen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 3,301

Uthleben

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,219

Heringen

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 2,411

Ilfeld

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 3,134

Wolkramshausen

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 1,180

Kleinfurra

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 1,243

Rottleberode

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 1,599

Görsbach

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 1,175

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