Ruhland

Ruhland (Sorbian: Rólany) is a town in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district, in Upper Lusatia, Brandenburg, in eastern Germany. It is situated on the river Schwarze Elster, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southwest of Senftenberg.

Ruhland
Town square
Location of Ruhland within Oberspreewald-Lausitz district
Ruhland
Ruhland
Coordinates: 51°28′00″N 13°52′00″E
CountryGermany
StateBrandenburg
DistrictOberspreewald-Lausitz
Municipal assoc.Ruhland
Government
  Mayor (201924) Martin Höntsch (SPD)
Area
  Total37.12 km2 (14.33 sq mi)
Elevation
96 m (315 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)
  Total3,767
  Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
01945
Dialling codes035752
Vehicle registrationOSL
Websitewww.ruhland.de

Ruhland station is a major railway junction, for freight and for passenger services. The hourly 4-way connection between locomotive-hauled passenger services converging from Hoyerswerda, Cottbus, Leipzig and Dresden is a most impressive sight.

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