Posterstein

Posterstein is a German municipality in the Thuringian Landkreis of Altenburger Land.

Posterstein
Location of Posterstein within Altenburger Land district
Posterstein
Posterstein
Coordinates: 50°51′50″N 12°15′27″E
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictAltenburger Land
Municipal assoc.Oberes Sprottental
Subdivisions2
Government
  MayorStefan Jakubek
Area
  Total5.53 km2 (2.14 sq mi)
Highest elevation
314 m (1,030 ft)
Lowest elevation
244 m (801 ft)
Population
 (2019-12-31)[1]
  Total467
  Density84/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
04626
Dialling codes034496
Vehicle registrationABG
Websitewww.posterstein.de

Geography

Neighboring municipalities

Municipalities near Posterstein are Heukewalde, Löbichau, Nöbdenitz, and Vollmershain in the district of Altenburger Land; as well as Paitzdorf and the city of Ronneburg in the district of Greiz.

Municipal arrangement

Stolzenberg is Posterstein's only subdivision.

History

Within the German Empire (1871–1918), Posterstein was part of the Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg.

Culture and landmarks

The Postersteiner Burg, which is lit up at night, is the most important building in the town. It is also visible north of the community from the Bundesautobahn 4.

Business and transportation

The next train station on the rail line from Posterstein is in Nöbdenitz.

References

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