Raussendorf

Raussendorf, also spelled Raßendorf, is a small village in Germany. It is located in the state of Thuringia, in the eastern part of the country, near the city of Jena. Administratively it forms part of a rural municipality within the Thuringian countryside. The area is characterized by a mix of agricultural land, small woodlands, and scattered homesteads.

The village traces its origins to medieval times, with the first documentary references dating from the Middle Ages. Over the centuries it developed as an agricultural community and experienced the common administrative changes of the region, including incorporation into larger municipal structures in the 20th century.

As a small community, Raussendorf has a compact settlement core and a number of surrounding farms. The population is in the low hundreds, with a mix of families that have lived in the area for generations and newer residents drawn to the rural environment.

Local life revolves around the parish church and village traditions. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for hiking and nature activities, and the village maintains a sense of regional identity within Thuringia.

The village is served by local roads linking to larger towns, with residents often commuting to nearby Jena or other towns for work. Local businesses provide basic services to residents and the agricultural sector remains a significant part of the local economy.