BALLENSTEDT, a city in the duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg. It is situated on the Getel in the Harz Forest, in a most picturesque district, and consists of an old and a new town. A fine road, bordered with trees, leads to the castle of the dukes of Anhalt-Bernburg. The city contains about 4395 inhabitants, who are mostly engaged in linen manufactures, gardening, &c. Ballenstedt is the birthplace of J oh. Arndt.