Rastenberg

Rastenberg is a town in the district of Sömmerda, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 22 km east of Sömmerda, and 23 km northeast of Weimar.

The Polish town of Kętrzyn was formerly known as Rastenburg.
Rastenberg
Coat of arms
Location of Rastenberg within Sömmerda district
Rastenberg
Rastenberg
Coordinates: 51°10′34″N 11°25′9″E
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictSömmerda
Government
  MayorBeatrix Winter
Area
  Total35.42 km2 (13.68 sq mi)
Elevation
205 m (673 ft)
Population
 (2019-12-31)[1]
  Total2,482
  Density70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
99636
Dialling codes036377
Vehicle registrationSÖM
Websitewww.rastenberg.de

History

Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Rastenberg was part of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.


References

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