Straßberg
Encyclopedia
Straßberg is a village and a former municipality in the district of Harz
, Saxony-Anhalt
, Germany
. Since 1 August 2009, it is part of the town Harzgerode
. The town which is located in the Harz
mountains was first recorded as Strazberc in 1194 by the chronicles of nearby Sangerhausen
.
From 1400 mining became the main livelihood for the villagers of Straßberg. Today, they preserve its mining history and look after their history and conserve the village for those seeking relaxation the past. Even agriculture flourishes despite the rather difficult natural environment.
On 1 August 2009 the municipality of Straßberg agreed with the towns of Güntersberge
and Harzgerode
as well as the villages of Dankerode
, Königerode
, Schielo
and Siptenfelde
to be incorporated into the new borough of Harzgerode.
Harz (district)
- History :The district was established by merging the former districts of Halberstadt, Wernigerode and Quedlinburg as well as the city of Falkenstein as part of the reform of 2007.-Towns and municipalities:...
, Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt is a landlocked state of Germany. Its capital is Magdeburg and it is surrounded by the German states of Lower Saxony, Brandenburg, Saxony, and Thuringia.Saxony-Anhalt covers an area of...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. Since 1 August 2009, it is part of the town Harzgerode
Harzgerode
Harzgerode is a town in the district of Harz in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.-Geography:Its localities include:*Harzgerode*Alexisbad*Dankerode*Güntersberge*Königerode*Mägdesprung*Neudorf*Schielo*Silberhütte*Siptenfelde*Straßberg...
. The town which is located in the Harz
Harz
The Harz is the highest mountain range in northern Germany and its rugged terrain extends across parts of Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The name Harz derives from the Middle High German word Hardt or Hart , latinized as Hercynia. The legendary Brocken is the highest summit in the Harz...
mountains was first recorded as Strazberc in 1194 by the chronicles of nearby Sangerhausen
Sangerhausen
Sangerhausen is a town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, capital of the district of Mansfeld-Südharz, without being part of it.It is situated southeast of the Harz, approx. 35 km east of Nordhausen, and 50 km west of Halle...
.
History
Straßberg was mentioned for the first time in the chronicle for the district of Sangerhausen in 1194 as Strazberc.From 1400 mining became the main livelihood for the villagers of Straßberg. Today, they preserve its mining history and look after their history and conserve the village for those seeking relaxation the past. Even agriculture flourishes despite the rather difficult natural environment.
On 1 August 2009 the municipality of Straßberg agreed with the towns of Güntersberge
Güntersberge
Güntersberge is a village and a former municipality in the district of Harz, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 August 2009 it has been part of the borough of Harzgerode.- Geography :...
and Harzgerode
Harzgerode
Harzgerode is a town in the district of Harz in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.-Geography:Its localities include:*Harzgerode*Alexisbad*Dankerode*Güntersberge*Königerode*Mägdesprung*Neudorf*Schielo*Silberhütte*Siptenfelde*Straßberg...
as well as the villages of Dankerode
Dankerode
Dankerode is a village and a former municipality in the district of Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 August 2009, it is part of the town Harzgerode. It lies in the Unterharz, the eastern region of the Harz mountains, at an elevation of 420 m above the valley of the Wipper and has over 1000...
, Königerode
Königerode
Königerode is a village and a former municipality in the district of Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 August 2009, it is part of the town Harzgerode....
, Schielo
Schielo
Schielo is a village and a former municipality in the district of Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 August 2009, it is part of the town Harzgerode. Basket weaving was common in the area and some houses still have roofs made of straw....
and Siptenfelde
Siptenfelde
Siptenfelde is a village and a former municipality in the district of Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 August 2009, it is part of the town Harzgerode....
to be incorporated into the new borough of Harzgerode.
Museums
Straßberg bears witness today to the historic silver and fluorspar mines, old shafts, sinkholes (Pingen) and technical facilities:- Glasebach PitGlasebach PitThe Glasebach Pit is a mining museum and former pit in the Harz fluorspar mining area near Straßberg in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. It is run by the East Harz Mining Society...
Mining Museum (Grube Glasebach Bergwerksmuseum)
Buildings
- The village church was built in the first third of the 18th century to plans by the StolbergStolberg (Harz)' is a town and a former municipality in the district of Mansfeld-Südharz, in the German State of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated in the southern part of the Harz mountains, approx. west of Sangerhausen, and northeast of Nordhausen...
master builder, Johann Friedrich PentherJohann Friedrich PentherJohann Friedrich Penther was a German mathematician and architect.-Biography:He was born on May 17, 1693, in Fürstenwalde. He attended an academy for Silesian nobility in Legnica. In 1717, he was appointed as the court controller for the sons of the Duke of Haugwitz. He died on September 17,...
. Inside is a splendid pulpit altar (Kanzelaltar). - Below the village at the confluence of the Glasebach and the Selke is the Bärloch Mill (Bärlochsmühle).
- Rinke Mill (Rinkemühle)