Langelsheim


Langelsheim is a town in the district of Goslar, in Lower Saxony, Germany.

Geography

The municipality is situated between the river Innerste and its tributary Grane, on the northern edge of the Harz mountain range and the Harz National Park, located about northwest of Goslar.

City subdivisions

Langelsheim is divided into the following areas with the following population as of 30 June 2018:
The place once called Langenizze developed in the 10th century out of a hill fort at the Kahnstein mountain, erected by the Ottonian dynasty. Langelsheim was the site of historic ironworks, first documented in the 13th century, where ore from the Mines of Rammelsberg was smelted.

Demographics

As of 30 June 2018 there were 11,458 inhabitants in Langelsheim.

Politics

Town council

2006 local elections:
  • SPD: 17 seats
  • CDU: 9 seats
2016 local elections:
SPD: 12
FDP: 1
WGL: 6
CDU: 7

Mayors

  • Since November 2013: Ingo Henze
  • 2006-2013: Henning Schrader

    International relations

Langelsheim is twinned with:
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