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Venusberg, Saxony

Coordinates: 50°42′N 13°1′E / 50.700°N 13.017°E / 50.700; 13.017
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Venusberg is located in Germany
Venusberg
Venusberg
Venusberg is located in Saxony
Venusberg
Venusberg
Coordinates: 50°42′N 13°1′E / 50.700°N 13.017°E / 50.700; 13.017
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictErzgebirgskreis
MunicipalityDrebach
Area
 • Total11.30 km2 (4.36 sq mi)
Elevation
450 m (1,480 ft)
Population
 (2006-12-31)
 • Total2,334
 • Density210/km2 (530/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
09430
Dialling codes03725
Vehicle registrationERZ

Venusberg is a village and a former municipality in the district Erzgebirgskreis, in Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2010, it is part of the municipality Drebach.

History

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In 1945 there was a concentration camp in Venusberg. 1000 Jewish women had to work for the Junkers airplane factory called "Venuswerke".

Literature

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Cziborra, Pascal. KZ Venusberg. Der verschleppte Tod. Lorbeer Verlag. Bielefeld 2008 ISBN 978-3-938969-04-5