Halle an der Saale in Saxony-Anhalt lies at an average elevation of 104 meters above sea level. The Saale flows at 76–85 m; the city center on limestone sits at 90–110 m. Halle is the birthplace of Georg Friedrich Handel (1685) and was the center of central German salt production for centuries – the brine springs fed Germany's oldest known salt works.
That works out to roughly 341 feet above sea level. The nearby cities compared on this page average 167 m, putting Halle about 63 m lower.
Quick Facts
| Elevation (above sea level) | 104 m |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51.4826° N, 11.9694° E |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
Compare elevations – nearby cities
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Leipzig | 113 | Germany |
| Magdeburg | 56 | Germany |
| Erfurt | 200 | Germany |
| Chemnitz | 300 | Germany |
Cities with a similar elevation
The following cities sit at an elevation similar to Halle (104 m above sea level):
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Mannheim | 104 | Germany |
| Frankfurt | 103 | Germany |
| Warsaw | 100 | Poland |
| Bochum | 99 | Germany |
| Dresden | 113 | Germany |
| Dortmund | 94 | Germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Halle above sea level?
Halle averages 104 m above sea level. The Saale flows at 76–85 m; the limestone city center at 90–110 m; western outskirts reach up to 130 m.
Why is Halle called a salt city?
Massive rock salt deposits from the Permian (Zechstein) underlie Halle. Brine springs rising through the salt have been exploited since the Bronze Age. The Halloren – the salt boilers' guild – is one of Germany's oldest guilds.
Is Halle the birthplace of Handel?
Yes – Georg Friedrich Handel was born in Halle in 1685. The Handel House is now a museum; the annual Handel Festival in June is one of Germany's most important Baroque music festivals.