Saale-Orla-Kreis

Saale-Orla-Kreis extends across 1,151 square kilometers of eastern Thuringia, featuring mountains, rivers, and artificial lakes within its diverse landscape.

The district emerged in 1994 through the consolidation of three separate administrative regions: Lobenstein, Pößneck, and Schleiz districts.

The district coat of arms displays two lions representing the Reuß family and Meißen margravate, with wavy lines symbolizing the Saale and Orla rivers.

The district capital Schleiz coordinates services for 76 municipalities, maintaining administrative functions for approximately 79,000 residents across the region.

The district contains Germany's largest system of artificial lakes, created by dams along the Saale River between Sieglitzberg and Schimmersburg Langenorla.

Location: Thuringia

Capital city: Schleiz

Elevation above the sea: 472 m

Shares border with: Hof, Kronach, Greiz, Saale-Holzland-Kreis, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Vogtlandkreis

Website: https://saale-orla-kreis.de

GPS coordinates: 50.58000,11.75000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03