Altenburg
District of Merseburg
in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.355 and 11.989 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 21' 17" and E 11° 59' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
German
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:46 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:59 am and 4:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Germany in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Germany.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Germany. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Altenburg

The district Altenburg of Merseburg in Saxony-Anhalt is a district located in Germany about 100 mi south-west of Berlin, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Schkopau, Goseck, Teutschenthal, Wiedemar and Schoenburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 4°C / 39 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

6°C (42 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

8°C (47 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 7th of December 2024

9°C (48 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, high wind, near gale, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Radisson Blu

Address
0,6 mi
Oberaltenburg 4
06217 Merseburg
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Hotel Halle-Merseburg

Address
0,5 mi
Christianenstrasse 25
06217 Merseburg
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Schlosshotel Schkopau

Address
2,6 mi
Am Schloss
06258 Schkopau
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Am Park

Address
0,2 mi
Gutenbergstrasse 18
06217 Merseburg
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 5:00 - 19:00
Weekend: 5:00 - 19:00


Check Inn

Address
1,1 mi
Dorfstr. 12
06217 Merseburg
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 12:00 - 15:30)
Weekend: 6:00 - 21:00 (lunchbreak: 12:00 - 16:00)


SKYHOTEL

Address
1,6 mi
Thüringer Weg 28
06217 Merseburg
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Eigen

Address
5,3 mi
Kurt-Wüsteneck-Str. 1
06132 Halle (Saale)
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 22:30
Weekend: 6:00 - 21:00


ARC

Address
6,0 mi
Döllnitzer Str. 1
06184 Kabelsketal
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Alte Apotheke

Address
5,0 mi
Apothekerberg 16
06231 Dürrenberg, Bad
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 21:00


Landhotel Bad Dürrenberg

Address
5,9 mi
Weinberg 6
06231 Bad Dürrenberg
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Flug über Schkopau nach Merseburg beim Hochwasser 2013 (Kollebey, Bootshaus...)

Published: June 09, 2013
Length: 29:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: D-MRIK

Flug über Schkopau nach Merseburg beim Hochwasser 2013 (Kollebey, Bootshaus, )


Neujahrslauf 2012 in Merseburg

Published: February 08, 2012
Length: 49:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gerhard Kämpfer

Das war der 16. Neujahrslauf durch die Merseburger Innenstadt.


Merseburg/Halle

Published: February 28, 2013
Length: 08:16 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Hans-Peter Wollmann

Ein Rundgang durch Merseburg und Halle.


Flug vom Flugplatz Merseburg - Schkopau - Waldbad Leuna [HD]

Published: April 23, 2014
Length: 41:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: D-MRIK

Denkt daran den Film in HD QUALITÄT zu schauen. Falls er euch gefällt: Kommentieren, Daumen HOCH, teilen und ABONNIEREN! Danke! Flug vom Flugplatz Merseburg - Schkopau - Waldbad Leuna ...


GoPro 3: Simsontreffen Merseburg 2014 Beschleunigungsrennen 21.06.2014 | KC-Racing

Published: June 25, 2014
Length: 32:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KC - Racing

Hier ein kurzer Zusammenschnitt von den Beschleunigungsrennen beim Simsontreffen in Merseburg. Es wurde im KO-System gefahren. Wer noch mehr über uns wissen möchte, kann bei Facebook ...


Unternehmernetzwerk Saalekreis, Standort Domstadt Merseburg www.un-sk.info.

Published: February 17, 2015
Length: 13:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nicky Schuchardt

Werbetrailer Nicky Schuchardt www.un-sk.info www.ukd69.de www.schuchardt-group.com.


Bibliothek HS Merseburg - Kommunikationspunkt Hochschule

Published: May 22, 2012
Length: 57:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Patrick Richter

Imagefilm der Bibliothek HS Merseburg von Patrick Richter & Danilo Halle 2012.


Merseburg * Dom und Bischofsstadt an der Saale in Sachsen-Anhalt

Published: February 21, 2015
Length: 16:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: immocentrum

Merseburg-Dom und Bischofsstadt an der Saale in Sachsen-Anhalt. Merseburg ist eine Dom- und Hochschulstadt an der Saale im südlichen Sachsen-Anhalt. Sie ist Verwaltungssitz des Landkreises...


LeTigre & Chibi-Rangfar in Merseburg

Published: May 25, 2008
Length: 02:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: KonuFox

This is a litte Video from the Fursuitouting in Merseburg (near Halle Saale) from my mate LeTigre (with LeTigre) and me (with Chibi-Rangfar).


10. Simsontreffen Merseburg 2013 Simson Beschleunigungsrennen - S50 (ich) vs. S51 | KC-Racing

Published: June 17, 2013
Length: 52:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KC - Racing


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Merseburg-Querfurt

Merseburg-Querfurt was a district (Kreis) in the south of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Neighboring districts were (from northwest clockwise) Sangerhausen, Mansfelder Land, Saalkreis, the district-free city Halle, the districts Delitzsch and Leipziger Land in Saxony, the districts Weißenfels and Burgenlandkreis, and the Kyffhäuserkreis in Thuringia.

Located at 51.3667, 12 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1994 establishments in Germany, Merseburg

Weisse Elster

The White Elster or Weisse Elster is a 257 kilometres long river in central Europe, right tributary of the Saale. Its source is in the westernmost part of the Czech Republic, near Aš. After a few kilometres, it flows into eastern Germany. In Germany, it flows through the states of Saxony, Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt.

Located at 51.4325, 11.9528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saale basin, Rivers of the Karlovy Vary Region, Cheb District, Rivers of Saxony, Rivers of Saxony-Anhalt, Rivers of Thuringia

Kurt-Wabbel-Stadion

The Kurt-Wabbel-Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Halle (Saale), Germany. It is currently used mostly for football matches and has a capacity of 23,860.

Located at 51.4653, 11.9619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in East Germany, Football venues in Germany, Sports venues in Saxony-Anhalt, Hallescher FC

Saaletal

Saaletal is a former Verwaltungsgemeinschaft ("collective municipality") in the district Burgenlandkreis in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It was situated north of Weißenfels. The seat of the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft was in Großkorbetha. It was disbanded in September 2010. The Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Saaletal consisted of the following municipalities: Burgwerben Großkorbetha Reichardtswerben Schkortleben Storkau Tagewerben Uichteritz

Located at 51.26, 12.0311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Verwaltungsgemeinschaften in Saxony-Anhalt

Schkopau Power Station

The Schkopau Power Station is a lignite-fuelled power station near the Korbetha part of the municipality of Schkopau in the district of Merseburg-Querfurt, Germany, which was built in 1995/1996. It has two units with a total capacity of 916 megawatts (MW), from which are 110 MW for traction current. The power station has 200 metres high chimney. It is owned and operated by E. ON AG.

Located at 51.3985, 11.9503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coal-fired power stations in Germany, E.ON

Frankleben hoard

The Frankleben hoard is a significant hoard deposit of the European Bronze Age, associated with the Unstrut group (associated with the Tumulus or early Urnfield culture . The site is in the Geisel valley, formed by a minor tributary of the Saale River. It was discovered in 1946 in a brown coal pit near Frankleben, now a part of Braunsbedra municipality, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The hoard consists of three ceramic vessels, buried alongside one another.

Located at 51.3, 11.93 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Treasure troves of Germany, History of Saxony-Anhalt, Bronze Age sites in Europe, Saale basin, Archaeological discoveries in Germany

Moritzburg (Halle)

The Moritzburg is a fortified castle in Halle (Saale), Germany. The cornerstone of what would later become the residence of the Archbishops of Magdeburg was laid in 1484; the castle was built in the style of the Early Renaissance and is one of the most imposing buildings of Halle today. Since the end of the 19th century it has housed an arts museum which is recognised of being of national importance.

Located at 51.4861, 11.9633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Halle (Saale), Castles in Saxony-Anhalt

Delitz am Berge

Delitz am Berge is a former municipality in the Saalekreis district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since January 2008, it is part of the town Bad Lauchstädt.

Located at 51.4167, 11.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Saxony-Anhalt

Bad Dürrenberg (Verwaltungsgemeinschaft)

Bad Dürrenberg was a Verwaltungsgemeinschaft ("collective municipality") in the Saalekreis district, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The seat of the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft was in Bad Dürrenberg. It was disbanded on 1 January 2010. The Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Bad Dürrenberg consisted of the following municipalities: Bad Dürrenberg Nempitz

Located at 51.283, 12.067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Verwaltungsgemeinschaften in Saxony-Anhalt

Merseburg (Verwaltungsgemeinschaft)

Merseburg was a Verwaltungsgemeinschaft ("collective municipality") in the Saalekreis district, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The seat of the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft was in Merseburg. It was disbanded on 1 January 2010. The Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Merseburg consisted of the following municipalities: Geusa

Located at 51.367, 12 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Verwaltungsgemeinschaften in Saxony-Anhalt, Merseburg

Leuna-Kötzschau

Leuna-Kötzschau was a Verwaltungsgemeinschaft ("collective municipality") in the Saalekreis district, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The seat of the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft was in Leuna. It was disbanded in January 2010. The Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Leuna-Kötzschau consisted of the following municipalities: Friedensdorf Leuna

Located at 51.317, 12.017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Verwaltungsgemeinschaften in Saxony-Anhalt

Merseburg Cathedral

Merseburg Cathedral is the proto-cathedral of the former Bishopric of Merseburg in Merseburg, Germany. Construction on the Gothic cathedral was begun by Bishop Thietmar of Merseburg in 1015. It was consecrated in 1021 in the presence of Henry II. The cathedral was renovated in the Renaissance style from 1510-17. It is considered an artistic and historical highlight in southern Saxony-Anhalt. Since the Reformation it hasn't been the seat of a bishop anymore.

Located at 51.359, 12.001 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Merseburg, Cathedrals in Germany, Churches in Saxony-Anhalt, 11th-century church buildings, Romanesque Road, Gothic architecture in Germany, Lutheran church buildings converted from Roman Catholicism, Lutheran churches in Germany

Geiseltalsee Solarpark

Geiseltalsee Solarpark, also known as Geiseltalsee, is a 4 MWp photovoltaic power plant located in Merseburg, Germany. The power plant was constructed by BP Solar using 24,864 BP solar modules. The power station was completed in 2004

Located at 51.3667, 12 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Photovoltaic power stations in Germany

89.0 RTL

89.0 RTL is a German radio channel whose studios are located in Halle (Saale). It aims at the 14-29 age bracket. It aired first on 24 August 2003 and replaced the radio channel Project 89.0 Digital. While it is licensed to Saxony-Anhalt, the exposed position of the Brocken at 3,743 ft allows the channel to cover large parts of central Germany, including Lower Saxony, Thuringia, Brandenburg and Saxony. The channel can be received on FM 89.0 and on DAB channel 12C.

Located at 51.4822, 11.9658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Germany, RTL Group

Halle Central Station

Halle Central Station (Halle Hauptbahnhof) is the main railway station in the city of Halle in southern part of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. The station is situated east of the city centre and is a category 2 station.

Located at 51.4781, 11.9867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in Saxony-Anhalt, Hauptbahnhof in Germany, Transport in Halle (Saale), Railway stations opened in 1890

Botanische Garten der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

The Botanische Garten der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (4.5 hectares) is an arboretum and botanical garden maintained by the University of Halle-Wittenberg. It is located at Am Kirchtor 3 in the city of Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, and open daily in the warmer months. An admission fee is charged. The garden's origins can be traced back to 1698 when Frederick III, Prince Elector of Brandenburg donated parts of his hortus medicus to the university in Halle.

Located at 51.4889, 11.9604 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Germany, Gardens in Saxony-Anhalt

Georg-Cantor-Gymnasium

The Georg-Cantor-Gymnasium is a German gymnasium in Halle (Saale) with a special focus on mathematics and the sciences. The all-day school was founded in 1989. It is attended by just over 500 students and has a staff of about 60 teachers.

Located at 51.4734, 11.9658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in Germany, Educational institutions established in 1989, High schools in Germany, Specialist schools in Germany

Halle Opera House

The Halle Opera House is an opera house in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt. Originally named the Halle Town Theatre (German: Stadttheater von Halle), the theatre was built in 1886. A bomb attack on 31 March 1945 destroyed much of the original building. Restorative work ensued a few years later, and the theatre reopened in 1951 under the name Landestheater Halle. In January 1992 it was renamed to its current title.

Located at 51.4867, 11.9714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Music venues completed in 1886, Halle (Saale), Opera houses in Germany, Ballet venues

Hallors and Saline Museum

The Technical Hallors and Saline Museum was founded in the buildings of the former Royal Prussian Saline, Halle upon Saale in 1967. Hallors had been members of a brotherhood of salt producers.

Located at 51.4822, 11.9596 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Halle (Saale), Industry museums in Germany, Museums in Saxony-Anhalt, Salt museums

Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg

The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, also referred to as MLU, is a public, research-oriented university in the cities of Halle and Wittenberg within Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. MLU offers German and international (English) courses leading to academic degrees such as B.A. , B. Sc. , M.A. , M. Sc. , doctoral degrees and Habilitation. The university was created in 1817 through the merger of the University of Wittenberg (founded 1502) and the University of Halle (founded 1691).

Located at 51.4864, 11.9689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Wittenberg, Educational institutions established in the 1500s, Educational institutions established in 1817, Martin Luther, Universities and colleges in Saxony-Anhalt

Geisel (river)

Geisel is a river of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

Located at 51.3667, 12 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Saxony-Anhalt

Luppe (river)

Luppe is a river of Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

Located at 51.3833, 12 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Saxony-Anhalt

Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen

The Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen ("Market Church of Our Dear Lady") in the city of Halle, Saxony-Anhalt was built between 1529 and 1554 and is the most recent of its medieval churches. In German, its official name is shortened to Liebfrauenkirche but it is also referred to as Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church) and the Marktkirche (Market Church). The church was built between 1529 and 1554, replacing two former churches but keeping their towers.

Located at 51.4826, 11.9681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Halle (Saale), Churches in Saxony-Anhalt, Gothic hall churches in Germany, Religious buildings completed in 1554, 16th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Lutheran church buildings converted from Roman Catholicism

Johann-Gottfried-Herder-Gymnasium (Halle)

Main article in German: :de:Johann-Gottfried-Herder-Gymnasium (Halle) Johann-Gottfried-Herder-Gymnasium Halle File:Herderpanorama. jpg Johann-Gottfried Herder Gymnasium Halle, 2012 Address Friessenstrasse 3- 4 Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, 06112 Germany Coordinates coord}}{{#coordinates:51.4868|11.9809|type:edu_region:DE primary name= }} Information Funding type Public Established 1908 Principal Mr. Dr. Eckert Asst. Principal Mrs.

Located at 51.4868, 11.9809 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Germany, High schools and secondary schools

Erdgas Sportpark

Erdgas Sportpark, is a stadium in Halle, Germany. It has a capacity of 15,057 spectators. It is the home of Hallescher FC and replaced Kurt-Wabbel-Stadion.

Located at 51.4653, 11.9619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Germany, Sports venues completed in 2011, Hallescher FC


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Vorstadt Altenburg