Aschersleben

Claimed to be the oldest documented town in Saxony-Anhalt, Aschersleben sits at the northeastern edge of the Harz mountains in the valley of the Eine river, and is sometimes called the "Gateway to the Harz." The town retains a well-preserved medieval fortification system and a largely intact medieval centre, both uncommon survivals in Germany. It was a seat of the Ascanian dynasty in the 12th century and later a Hanseatic member, and today the walkable centre has a real café and restaurant scene.

• Population26,416
• Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 1.1 km0.7 mi