Country Germany District Wolfenbüttel Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Area 13.34 km² Population 1,028 (31 Dec 2008) Dialling code 05305 | State Lower Saxony Elevation 60-180 m (−530 ft) Postal codes 38173 Local time Sunday 1:48 PM Postal code 38173 Municipal assoc. Sickte | |
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Erkerode is a small village and a community in the District of Wolfenbüttel, in the south-east of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is nearly 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south-east of Braunschweig. The Elm, a range of forested hills, is close by.
Map of 38173 Erkerode, Germany
The town of Erkerode was first mentioned in historic documents in 1175 (Erikeroth). The village belonged to the noble family of Veltheim since the 12th century. It was part of the court of Destedt. There are still many medieval farm houses of various types to be seen in the village today.
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