Frauenstein, Saxony
Frauenstein (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁaʊ̯ənˌʃtaɪ̯n] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Mittelsachsen, in 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 | |
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Town | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Frauenstein within Mittelsachsen district | |
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| Coordinates: 50°48′7″N 13°32′17″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| District | Mittelsachsen |
| Subdivisions | 4 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2022–29) | Reiner Hentschel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.83 km2 (22.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,714 |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 09623 |
| Dialling codes | 037326 |
| Vehicle registration | FG |
| Website | www.frauenstein-erzgebirge.de |
Frauenstein Castle is located northeast of the town centre.
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