Langelsheim

Langelsheim is a town in the district of Goslar, in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Geography.
The municipality is situated between the river Innerste and its tributary Grane, on the northern edge of the Harz mountain range and the Harz National Park, located about northwest of Goslar.
City subdivisions.
Langelsheim is divided into the following areas with the following population as of 30 June 2018:
History.
The place once called "Langenizze" developed in the 10th century out of a hill fort at the "Kahnstein" mountain, erected by the Ottonian dynasty. Langelsheim was the site of historic ironworks, first documented in the 13th century, where ore from the Mines of Rammelsberg was smelted.
Demographics.
As of 30 June 2018 there were 11,458 inhabitants in Langelsheim.
Politics.
Town council.
2006 local elections:
2016 local elections:
SPD: 12
FDP: 1
WGL: 6
CDU: 7
International relations.
Langelsheim is twinned with: