Dieterode


Dieterode is a community in thüringan district Eichsfeld. She belongs to the municipal association Ershausen/Geismar.

Situation

Dieterode, is situated eight kilometers south west of Heilbad Heiligenstadt between Höheberg and Rachelsberg. Neighbouring communities are Kalteneber, Rüstungen, Schwobfeld and Eichstruth.

History

The place is said to be firstly mentioned 1184 or 1251 as "Diethenroth". The church, built in 1520, was newly built in 1785. In 1914, railway reached Dieterode.. Due to Inner German border closing, railway traffic ended in 1947. The rails were dismantled.

Demography

Politics

Community council

The Dieterode community council comprises 6 members.
The election proposal list of FFw won all 6 seats

Mayor

The mayor Uwe Günther was reelected on 06-06-2010.

Tourist attractions