Kelbra Dam

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The Kelbra Dam is a dam on the River Helme in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Behind the dam is the lake known as the Kelbra Reservoir or Kelbra Flood Retention Basin. ()

Local name: Talsperre Kelbra Opened: 1966 (58 years ago)Length: 2.53 miHeight: 42 ftReservoir area: 2.32 mi²Coordinates: 51°26'5"N, 10°59'37"E

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Saxony-AnhaltGermany

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Kelbra Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Sondershausen, Kyffhäuserdenkmal, Barbarossahöhle, Kyffhausen Castle.

6.9 miSW
Forts and castles, History museum, Museum
Schloss Sondershausen, Sondershausen
176 min walk • Schloss Sondershausen, a regal embodiment of historical grandeur, stands proudly in the city of Sondershausen, Germany. This castle, with its roots deep in the German aristocracy, is a testament to the architectural and cultural legacy of the region.
5.2 miE
Memorial
Kyffhäuserdenkmal, Kelbra
132 min walk • The Kyffhäuserdenkmal, towering above the rolling hills of Kyffhäuserland in Germany, is a monument steeped in history and national significance. Built between 1890 and 1896, this impressive structure commemorates Emperor Wilhelm I and the medieval Holy Roman Emperor...
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Outdoor activities
Barbarossahöhle, Rottleben
115 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscape of Kyffhäuserland, Germany, the Barbarossahöhle (Barbarossa Cave) stands as a historical landmark, inviting travelers to explore its subterranean wonders. This anhydrite cave, named after the legendary Emperor Frederick Barbarossa...
5.1 miE
Forts and castles
Kyffhausen Castle
132 min walk • Nestled atop the rolling hills of the German state of Thuringia, Kyffhausen Castle stands as a monumental relic of the Middle Ages. This historic fortress, with its origins dating back to the 10th century, is a testament to the region's rich past and the architectural...
5.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Bauerngraben
131 min walk • Nestled within the serene Harz Mountains of Germany, Bauerngraben is a hidden gem that beckons nature lovers and tranquility seekers alike. Known for its picturesque lake, Bauerngraben offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
4.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Heimkehle
118 min walk • Nestled in the Harz Mountains of Germany, Heimkehle is an enchanting subterranean wonder that beckons explorers and nature enthusiasts alike. Known for its expansive and intricate cave system, Heimkehle offers a glimpse into an underground world sculpted by the patient...
7.3 miSW
51°21'58"N • 10°51'53"E
Bergbad - Sonnenblick, Sondershausen
187 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
3.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kulpenberg
100 min walk • The Kulpenberg is a 477-metre-high high mountain in the Kyffhäuser mountains, Thuringia, Germany. On it is the Kulpenberg TV tower, a telecommunication tower.
6.7 miSE
Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
Panorama Museum, Bad Frankenhausen
171 min walk • Early Bourgeois Revolution in Germany, also known as the Peasants' War Panorama, is a monumental painting by the East German painter Werner Tübke, executed from 1976 to 1987. It spans 14 metres by 123 metres is the main attraction of the Panorama Museum, built specifically to house it, in Bad Frankenhausen, Thuringia.
7.3 miSE
51°21'14"N • 11°6'7"E
Regionalmuseum, Bad Frankenhausen
186 min walk • Museum
6.8 miSW
Church
Church of the Holy Trinity, Sondershausen
174 min walk • The Trinitatiskirche in the Thuringian district town of Sondershausen is an Evangelical Lutheran church which, along with the princely residence palace, is one of the most important architectural monuments in the town.