Olsberg, Germany
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Kroppsche Haus in Olsberg
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Location of Olsberg within Hochsauerland district
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| Coordinates: 51°21′N 8°29′E / 51.350°N 8.483°ECoordinates: 51°21′N 8°29′E / 51.350°N 8.483°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Admin. region | Arnsberg | |
| District | Hochsauerland | |
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| • Mayor | Wolfgang Fischer (CDU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 117.97 km2 (45.55 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 313-843 m (−2,450 ft) | |
| Population (2015-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 21,772 | |
| • Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 59939 | |
| Dialling codes | 02962 | |
| Vehicle registration | HSK | |
| Website | www.olsberg.de | |
Olsberg is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
It is situated on the river Ruhr, approx. 15 km east of Meschede. It is bordered by Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, on the northern fringe of the Rothaargebirge. The town's setting is dominated by heavily wooded ridges and valleys formed by the Ruhr and three of its tributaries.
A notable feature situated within the town's limits are the Bruchhauser Steine, four large porphyry rocks located on a mountain near the village of Bruchhausen.
The Langenberg, the highest mountain of north-west Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia, is located on the eastern town border, the peak being just inside the town's limits.
Clockwise from the north, Olsberg is bordered by:
The town of Olsberg comprises twelve villages. The town's core consists of Olsberg itself and Bigge, which have physically merged since the 1950s.
The town was formed on January 1, 1975 in the course of the municipal reorganization of North Rhine-Westphalia. Before that date all villages (except Bigge and Olsberg, which had been merged already been merged into a single municipality in 1969) have been independent municipalities.
The town council is currently headed by mayor Wolfgang Fischer (CDU).
Traditionally dominated by agriculture (especially dairy farming) and small scale wood and metal craft, the town's economical base today relies on the tertiary sector, especially tourism. Industry consists primarily of metallurgy and sawmills.
The town has two train stations.
Buses connect the town core to the neighbouring villages and towns, generally with hourly services. Most bus services meet at Olsberg railway station to connect with train services.
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