Venusberg, Saxony
| Venusberg | |
|---|---|
| Ortsteil of Drebach | |
  Venusberg | |
| Coordinates: 50°42′N 13°1′E / 50.700°N 13.017°ECoordinates: 50°42′N 13°1′E / 50.700°N 13.017°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| District | Erzgebirgskreis |
| Municipality | Drebach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.30 km2 (4.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2006-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,334 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (530/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Postal codes | 09430 |
| Dialling codes | 03725 |
| Vehicle registration | ERZ |
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
In 1945 there was a concentration camp in Venusberg. 1000 Jewish women had to work for the Junkers airplane factory called "Venuswerke".
Literature
Cziborra, Pascal. KZ Venusberg. Der verschleppte Tod. Lorbeer Verlag. Bielefeld 2008 ISBN 978-3-938969-04-5
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