Stolberg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Stolberg
The town of Stolberg was established in the year 1000 as a settlement for miners, mining in the area can be traced back to the year 794, where they used to mine for iron, copper, tin, silver and gold. However this was discontinued in the 17th century. On 2 May 1525 a rebellion took place under the leadership of Thomas Müntzer, this was known as the German Peasant war. They invaded the city and forced Count Botho of Stolberg to accept their demands, all demands were reversed shortly after. The town was awarded to the Kingdom of Prussia in 1815, and administered in the Prussian Province of Saxony. The half timbered houses which were designed in the Renaissance style can be dated back to the 15th century, for this reason Stolberg was named the “Historical City of Europe”. At the beginning of
Top Attractions in Stolberg
Explore the best things to see and do in Stolberg:
- ★Anderswelt Theatre
- ★Christmas Market
- ★Cinema
- ★Coffee Museum
- ★European City Festival
- ★Forrest festival
- ★Historic Town Festival
- ★St Martini Church
Where to Eat in Stolberg
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Gusto
- 🍴Kupfer
- 🍴Schwarzer Apollo
- 🍴Zum Kanzler
Where to Stay in Stolberg
- 🏨Chalet Waldfrieden
- 🏨Ferienapartmenthaus am Rittertor
- 🏨Ferienappartements-Gusto
- 🏨Ferienappartements Sonja
- 🏨Ferienhaus Haus am Wald
- 🏨Forsthaus Auerberg
Stolberg Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: