Thale

Thale
View from Harz range (Roßtrappe)
Location of Thale within Harz district
Location of Thale
Thale
Thale
Coordinates: 51°45′N 11°3′E / 51.750°N 11.050°E / 51.750; 11.050
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictHarz
Government
 • Mayor (2021–28) Maik Zedschack (CDU)
Area
 • Total
137.6 km2 (53.1 sq mi)
Elevation
156 m (512 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)
 • Total
16,721
 • Density121.5/km2 (314.7/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

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.