Elend
in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.745 and 10.688 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 44' 41" and E 10° 41' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
German
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:42 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:40 am and 8:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Discover Elend

Elend in Saxony-Anhalt with it's 583 citizens is a place in Germany about 127 mi (or 205 km) south-west of Berlin, the country's capital city.

Current time in Elend is now 07:42 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Berlin with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 12 airports near Elend, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Germany is Oschersleben Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Germany is Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz Water Management System in a distance of 16 mi (or 25 km), West. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Zorge, Wieda, Walkenried, Harzungen and Neustadt/Harz. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

10°C (51 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Residenz Hohenzollern

Address
3,3 mi
Dr.-Barner-Str. 10-11
38700 Braunlage
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 20:00


Grüne Tanne Mandelholz

Address
1,6 mi
Mandelholz 1
38875 Elend
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 23:30
Weekend: closed


waldhotel AUSZEIT

Address
3,4 mi
Lindenwarte 20
38875 Tanne
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


relexa Harz-Wald

Address
3,3 mi
Karl-Röhrig-Str. 5 a
38700 Braunlage
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Maritim Berghotel

Address
3,3 mi
Am Pfaffenstieg
38700 Braunlage
Germany

Time Information

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


Brockenblick Ferienpark

Address
1,2 mi
Alte Wernigeröder Str. 1
38879 Schierke
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 18:00


Hostel Braunlage

Address
3,4 mi
Harzburger Str. 22a
38700 Braunlage
Germany

Time Information

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


Harzidyll

Address
3,6 mi
Bodestr. 4
38700 Braunlage
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 18:00


Altes Forsthaus

Address
3,4 mi
Harzburger Straße 7
38700 Braunlage
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 21:30
Weekend: 7:30 - 21:30


Brunnenbach

Address
3,6 mi
Brunnenbachsweg 1
38700 Braunlage
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Videos from this area

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

Br 187 der HSB bei Elend

Published: March 31, 2014
Length: 27:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 103Keks

Am Abend des 24.Februar.2014 verlässt der Triebwagen der Br 187 den Bh Elend in Richtung Sorge. Leider kann ich nicht mehr sagen um welchen Triebwagen es sich hier genau handelt.


Harzer Schmalspurbahn / Elend (03.10.2014)

Published: October 09, 2014
Length: 48:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steven Schacht

Harzer Schmalspurbahn / Elend (03.10.2014)


Sommerrodelbahn Brocken Coaster in Schierke

Published: August 29, 2012
Length: 29:44 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: GoMelvinPro

Abfahrt auf dem Brocken Coaster, gefilmt bei meinem Besuch im Sommer 2012 mit dem iPhone 4. Meine GoPro lag zu diesem Zeitpunkt leider noch bei der Post. Ich hatte den Zusteller um zwei ...


Dampfloks in Schierke 2012 | Brockenbahn

Published: May 25, 2012
Length: 22:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TheGondorian

Schierke ist ein Wintersport- und Luftkurort am Rand des Nationalpark Harz, gelegen auf über 600m Höhe. Circa 70m über dem Ortskern und etwas weiter nördlich befindet sich der Bahnhof von...


Brockenbahn im Harz Bahnhof Schierke

Published: July 15, 2012
Length: 49:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Angelo D

Die schöne Brockenbahn bei der Einfahrt in den Bahnhof Schierke. Wer im Harz Urlaub macht sollte auf jedenfall einmal mit der Brockenbahn nach ganz oben fahren. Aber bitte nicht über die...


Dampfloks in und um Schierke 2010

Published: April 28, 2010
Length: 48:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheGondorian

Am ersten Tag des Sommerfahrplans der HSB fahren wir mit dem ersten Zug des Tages nach Schierke, um dort einige Stunden zu verbringen. Den Fahrplan der einzelnen Züge könnt ihr hier einsehen: ...


Die Brockenbahn - Aufnahmen zwischen Schierke und Drei Annen Hohne

Published: December 09, 2013
Length: 28:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Schmalspurbahn-Fans

Die Brockenbahn - Aufnahmen zwischen Bahnhof Schierke und Bahnhof Drei Annen Hohne Wanderung am 29. Mai 2013 entlang der Brockenbahn Bahnhof Schierke Bahnübergang am Knaupsholz ...


Rangieren in Schierke (mit 99 5901, 5902, 234 und 232)

Published: September 13, 2009
Length: 19:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 994652

Ein Video der interessanten Rangierbewegungen bei Verkehren eines Sonderzuges im Sommerfahrplan. Beteiligte Loks: 99 5901 und 5902, Vorspann- bzw. Zuglokomotive des Sonderzuges, des ...


Dampfloks in und um Schierke 2011

Published: April 25, 2011
Length: 24:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TheGondorian

Wie schon in 2010 begab ich mich am ersten Wochenende des HSB-Sommerfahrplans nach Schierke, um einige Aufnahmen zu machen. Bei mir war "TheCalandraxVideos". Mit dabei sind 99 222 und ...


Rodelschlange am Hotel Bodeblick schierke

Published: January 10, 2009
Length: 02:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: brocken0815

Rodeln mit dem Pferdeschlitten in Schierke.


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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.

Trudenstein

The Trudenstein is a rock formation and popular hiker's destination in the Harz Mountains of central Germany. It is located in the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Located at 51.7722, 10.6967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Harz, Wernigerode, Rock formations in Saxony-Anhalt, Rock formations in the Harz, Harzer Wandernadel

Feuersteinklippe

The Feuersteinklippe is a rock formation in the Harz National Park in central Germany and the landmark of the nearby village of Schierke. The Feuersteinklippe is a butte made of granite, not flint (Feuerstein = "firestone" or flint) as the name suggests. It shows the woolsack weathering typical of the Harz region. The striking rock formation is located at a height of 690 metres and is surrounded by woods. It lies to the north of Schierke station.

Located at 51.7668, 10.6767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wernigerode, Rock formations in Saxony-Anhalt

Schnarcherklippen

Schnarcherklippen is the name of a rock formation south of the village of Schierke in the High Harz mountains of Saxony-Anhalt in central Germany. The name translates roughly to "snoring crags" or "snoring rocks".

Located at 51.7544, 10.6664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rock formations in Saxony-Anhalt, Rock formations in the Harz, Wernigerode, Harzer Wandernadel

Schierke station

Schierke station is the railway station in the village of Schierke operated by the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways on the Brocken Railway in the Harz Mountains of central Germany. Schierke itself lies as the foot of the highest mountain in the Harz, the Brocken, and is located in the borough of Wernigerode in the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Located at 51.765, 10.6778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wernigerode, Transport in the Harz, Railway stations in Saxony-Anhalt

Ahrentsklint

The Ahrensklint or Ahrentsklint (also called the Ahrentsklintklippe) in the Harz Mountains is a granite rock formation, 822.4 m above sea level, on the Erdbeerkopf in Harz district in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Located at 51.7732, 10.6669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rock formations in the Harz, Wernigerode, Rock formations in Saxony-Anhalt, Harzer Wandernadel

Scherstorklippen

The Scherstorklippen is a granite tor in the Harz Mountains of central Germany. It is located near the village of Schierke in the county of Harz in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. It was formed by the process of spheroidal weathering.

Located at 51.7502, 10.6571 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rock formations in the Harz, Wernigerode, Rock formations in Saxony-Anhalt

Barenberg (Schierke)

The Barenberg, also called the Bärenberg or Bärenkopf, is a mountain, 695.5 m above sea level, in the Harz Mountains o f Germany near the village of Schierke, Harz county, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Located at 51.7503, 10.6753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains and hills of Saxony-Anhalt, Mountains of the Harz, Wernigerode

Helenenruh

The Helenenruh ("Helen's Rest") is a 629 metre high rocky ridge near the village of Elend in the Harz Mountains of central Germany. Today there is a refuge hut and rest area here, from which there are outstanding views over the village of Schierke across to the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz. Other sights are the gorge of the Cold Bode river and the Schnarcherklippen rocks. The Helenenruh is checkpoint no. 21 in the Harzer Wandernadel hiking system.

Located at 51.7541, 10.6809 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of the Harz, Harzer Wandernadel

capture of the webcam Hohne: Bahnhof Drei Annen − HSB

Hohne: Bahnhof Drei Annen − HSB, Hohne (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Elend, Эленд, Еленд