Questenberg

Questenberg is a village and a former municipality in the Mansfeld-Südharz district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2010, it has been part of the Südharz municipality.

Questenberg
Ortsteil of Südharz
Location of Questenberg
Questenberg
Questenberg
Coordinates: 51°29′38″N 11°7′11″E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictMansfeld-Südharz
MunicipalitySüdharz
Area
  Total17.25 km2 (6.66 sq mi)
Elevation
188 m (617 ft)
Population
 (2006-12-31)
  Total289
  Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
06536
Dialling codes034651
Vehicle registrationMSH
Websitewww.rossla.de

First settlement traces date from 5th and 6th centuries BC. Above the place is the castle called Questenburg. Remainders of the castle (attachment walls and tower), on the steep mountain at the eastern periphery of the village can still be visited and is currently restored by the local Förderverein Questenburg e.V. [1]

References

  1. "Förderverein Questenburg e.V" (in German). Retrieved 10 October 2018.
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