Schielo
Schielo | |
|---|---|
Location of Schielo | |
| Coordinates: 51°37′7″N 11°13′16″E / 51.61861°N 11.22111°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt |
| District | Harz |
| Town | Harzgerode |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.77 km2 (7.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 310 m (1,020 ft) |
| Population (2006-12-31) | |
• Total | 571 |
| • Density | 29/km2 (75/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 06493 |
| Dialling codes | 039484 |
| Vehicle registration | HZ |
Schielo is a village and a former municipality in the district of Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 August 2009, it is part of the town of Harzgerode. Basket weaving was common until in the early 20th century logging took over. Today agriculture, a number of small businesses, a caring home specialising in residential and nursing dementia care, as well as tourism related activities dominate the area.