Thale

Thale (pronounced [ˈtaːlə]) is a town in the Harz district in Saxony-Anhalt in central Germany. Located at the steep northeastern rim of the Harz mountain range, it is known for the scenic Bode Gorge stretching above the town centre.

Thale
View from Harz range (Roßtrappe)
Location of Thale within Harz district
Thale
Thale
Coordinates: 51°45′N 11°3′E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictHarz
Government
  Mayor (202128) Maik Zedschack (CDU)
Area
  Total137.62 km2 (53.14 sq mi)
Elevation
156 m (512 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)
  Total16,994
  Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
06502
Dialling codes03947, 03946, 039456
Vehicle registrationHZ
Websitewww.thale.de
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