| Crossen an der Elster | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 50°58′35″N 11°58′40″E / 50.97639°N 11.97778°ECoordinates: 50°58′35″N 11°58′40″E / 50.97639°N 11.97778°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Thuringia |
| District | Saale-Holzland-Kreis |
| Municipal assoc. | Heideland-Elstertal-Schkölen |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Uwe Berndt (Die Linke) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.74 km2 (4.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Population (2015-12-31) | |
| • Total | 1,581 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Postal codes | 07613 |
| Dialling codes | 036693 |
| Vehicle registration | SHK, EIS, SRO |
| Website | www.crossen.de |
Crossen an der Elster is a municipality in the district Saale-Holzland, in Thuringia, Germany.
It is home to the Crossen Palace, a Baroque building with an Italian-style decorated ballroom.
The honorary mayor Uwe Berndt (The Left) was elected in June 2014.