Frauenstein, Saxony

Frauenstein

Coat of arms
Frauenstein

Coordinates: 50°48′7″N 13°32′17″E / 50.80194°N 13.53806°E / 50.80194; 13.53806Coordinates: 50°48′7″N 13°32′17″E / 50.80194°N 13.53806°E / 50.80194; 13.53806
Country Germany
State Saxony
District Mittelsachsen
Government
  Mayor Peter Heinrich (CDU)
Area
  Total 58.83 km2 (22.71 sq mi)
Elevation 650 m (2,130 ft)
Population (2015-12-31)[1]
  Total 2,936
  Density 50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 09623
Dialling codes 037326
Vehicle registration FG
Website www.frauenstein-erzgebirge.de

Frauenstein is a town in the district of Mittelsachsen, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is situated in the eastern Ore Mountains, 19 km (11.81 mi) southeast of Freiberg, and 33 km (20.51 mi) southwest of Dresden.

Frauenstein Castle is located northeast of the town centre.

Notable people

Thomas Schönlebe

References


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