Neugersdorf

Neugersdorf (Upper Sorbian: Nowe Jěžercy) is a town in the district Görlitz, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the border with the Czech Republic, 4 km south of Ebersbach, and 17 km northwest of Zittau.

Neugersdorf
Lutheran church
Lutheran church
Coat of arms of Neugersdorf
Location of Neugersdorf
Neugersdorf   is located in Germany
Neugersdorf
Neugersdorf
Neugersdorf   is located in Saxony
Neugersdorf
Neugersdorf
Coordinates: 50°58′44″N 14°36′39″E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictGörlitz
TownEbersbach-Neugersdorf
Area
  Total5.53 km2 (2.14 sq mi)
Elevation
433 m (1,421 ft)
Population
 (2009-12-31)
  Total5,978
  Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
02727
Dialling codes03586
Vehicle registrationGR
Websitewww.ebersbach-neugersdorf.de

Since 1 January 2011, it has been a part of the Ebersbach-Neugersdorf municipality for administrative purposes. It has many wooded areas and country trails.

Notable residents

  • Margot Dreschel (1908–1945), Nazi concentration camp guard executed for war crimes

References


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