Hohnstein

Hohnstein (German pronunciation: [ˈhoːnˌʃtaɪ̯n] ⓘ) is a town located in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district of Saxony, Germany. As of 2020, its population numbered a total of 3,262.

This article is about the town in Saxon Switzerland. For the nearby castle, see Hohnstein Castle (Saxon Switzerland). For the ruined castle in the Harz, see Hohnstein Castle (Harz).
Hohnstein
Town
General view of the town
General view of the town
Coat of arms of Hohnstein
Coat of arms
Location of Hohnstein within Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district
Hohnstein is located in Germany
Hohnstein
Hohnstein
Hohnstein is located in Saxony
Hohnstein
Hohnstein
Coordinates: 50°59′N 14°07′E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictSächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
Government
 • Mayor (2022–29) Daniel Brade[1]
Area
 • Total64.61 km2 (24.95 sq mi)
Elevation
330 m (1,080 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
 • Total3,230
 • Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
01848
Dialling codes035975
Vehicle registrationPIR
Websitewww.hohnstein.de

Geography

It is situated in Saxon Switzerland, 12 km east of Pirna, and 28 km southeast of Dresden (centre). It is dominated by its castle, standing on a sandstone rock.

The municipal territory includes the villages (Ortsteile) of Cunnersdorf, Ehrenberg, Goßdorf, Lohsdorf, Rathewalde, Ulbersdorf and Waitzdorf.

  • 1985 stamp of the castle.
    1985 stamp of the castle.
  • View of the town and the castle.
    View of the town and the castle.
  • Town's church
    Town's church
  • Church in Rathewalde
    Church in Rathewalde
  • The Amsel Falls near Rathewalde
    The Amsel Falls near Rathewalde
  • Shelter on the Hockstein in the Saxon Switzerland National Park
    Shelter on the Hockstein in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

See also

References
  1. Gewählte Bürgermeisterinnen und Bürgermeister im Freistaat Sachsen, Stand: 17. Juli 2022, Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen.
  2. "Bevölkerung des Freistaates Sachsen nach Gemeinden am 31. Dezember 2021" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen. 2022.

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