Christiansdorf, Freiberg

Name: Christiansdorf
Address: Freiberg, Germany

#32 among attractions in Freiberg

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Christiansdorf, historically spelt Christianesdorph in 1183 and Christianisdorf in 1185, was a forest settlement in the Duchy of Saxony that only existed for a few years, but is credited as being the first place in the Ore Mountains that silver ore was discovered. The little mining settlement in the March of Meissen and was a forerunner of the present town of Freiberg, which itself was founded in the 1160s. Christiansdorf was located on the so-called Schüppchenberg hill, where the cul-de-sac of Berggasse now is. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°55'8"N, 13°20'52"E

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Christiansdorf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Freiberg Cathedral, St Peter's Church, Obermarkt, St Nicholas' Church.

~1660 ftW
Church, Beer tastings and tours, Tours
Freiberg Cathedral, Freiberg
9 min walk • The Freiberg Cathedral or Cathedral of St Mary is a church of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Saxony in Freiberg in Saxony. The term Dom, a German synecdoche used for collegiate churches and cathedrals alike, is often uniformly translated as cathedral into English, even though this church here was a collegiate church, not a cathedral.
~1710 ftSW
Church
St Peter's Church, Freiberg
9 min walk • The city church of St. Peter in Freiberg is located on the highest point of Freiberg's city center at Petriplatz, somewhat west of the Obermarkt. It is used by the parish of Petri-Johannis.
~1350 ftSW
Shopping, Market
Obermarkt, Freiberg
7 min walk • Obermarkt is a historic square in the city of Freiberg in Saxony. Today it measures 110 meters by 72 meters and is located at an altitude of about 402 meters above sea level.
~470 ftSW
50°55'6"N • 13°20'45"E
St Nicholas' Church, Freiberg
3 min walk • Church, Gothic architecture
~1350 ftSW
50°55'2"N • 13°20'34"E
Brunnendenkmal, Freiberg
7 min walk • Fountain
~1170 ftSW
50°55'1"N • 13°20'37"E
Klatschweiberbrunnen, Freiberg
6 min walk • Fountain
~940 ftNW
50°55'15"N • 13°20'42"E
Gerberbrunnen, Freiberg
5 min walk • Fountain
~1190 ftSW
50°55'2"N • 13°20'36"E
Stadtverwaltung Freiberg, Freiberg
6 min walk • City hall
~570 ftSE
50°55'4"N • 13°20'59"E
Donatsturm, Freiberg
3 min walk • Tower
~650 ftNE
50°55'12"N • 13°20'60"E
Lazarett Turm, Freiberg
4 min walk • Tower
~1210 ftW
50°55'6"N • 13°20'33"E
Silbermühle, Freiberg
6 min walk • Monuments and statues

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Christiansdorf?

Nearby attractions include Lomonossow, Freiberg (1 min walk), St Nicholas' Church, Freiberg (3 min walk), Irbischs Turm, Freiberg (3 min walk), Donatstor, Freiberg (3 min walk).

How to get to Christiansdorf by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christiansdorf:

Bus

Donatsring/Meißner Tor • Lines: 747, 749, 768, 775, A, C (4 min walk)
Dresdner Str/Donatsfriedhof • Lines: 770, 775, A, C (5 min walk)

Train

Freiberg (19 min walk)