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Location & Surroundings

Falkenstein is a yes in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, at 323 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ballenstedt, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Berlin is about 175 km to the east. The nearest airport is Magdeburg-Cochstedt Airport, 22 km away.

Overview

Falkenstein Castle is castle in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — DE Burg im Landkreis Harz, Sachsen-Anhalt.

It is located in Falkenstein/Harz, Romanesque Road, Germany.

Established in 1120-00-00.

Also known as: FR Château de Falkenstein (Harz)

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Image Burg Falkenstein im Harz (April 2009).jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Falkenstein/Harz
  • Type castle (CSTL)
  • a large fortified building or set of buildings

Geography

  • Coordinates
    51° 40' 55" N, 11° 15' 54" E
  • Elevation DEM: 323 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 10 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.3%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Weather in Falkenstein

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Falkenstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 11.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 134 W/m2.

Temperature
9.1 C
Wind
4.4 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,022.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 9.1 4.4 326 90 1,022.4 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 8.9 3.1 316 96 1,022.3 1.02 / 1.02 100 0.0 n/a
12h 8.5 1.0 338 97 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.04 97 0.1 n/a
18h 11.6 3.0 63 85 1,026.5 0.00 / 0.04 94 134.4 n/a
Tomorrow 11.1 4.2 53 81 1,028.4 0.00 / 0.00 75 49.7 n/a
30h 6.2 1.9 36 94 1,030.9 0.00 / 0.00 37 0.0 n/a
36h 7.1 1.7 28 97 1,030.9 0.00 / 0.00 86 0.0 n/a
42h 11.1 4.8 55 68 1,029.4 0.00 / 0.00 87 233.4 n/a
Monday 5.4 3.1 59 60 1,028.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 115.4 n/a
54h 2.5 1.9 18 85 1,025.4 0.00 / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
60h 3.8 2.0 43 90 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 58 0.1 n/a
66h 12.3 5.1 113 59 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 85 283.5 n/a
Tuesday 10.3 3.7 128 70 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 32 110.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Falkenstein?
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 11.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 134 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Falkenstein today?
Sunrise around 07:42 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Falkenstein?
Local time is 01:44. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Falkenstein?
Falkenstein is a castle.
What is the elevation of Falkenstein?
DEM 323 m.
Where is Falkenstein located?
It is at 51.68183, 11.26489 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Falkenstein in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2015-09-05
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8629556

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