Wetteraukreis, Administrative district in Hesse, Germany
The Wetteraukreis district encompasses 25 municipalities across 1,103 square kilometers, with Friedberg serving as its administrative center and capital city.
The region changed ownership multiple times through centuries, belonging to the landgraves of Hesse, counts of Solms, and the electoral state of Mainz.
Each municipality within Wetteraukreis maintains its own festivals, markets, and celebrations, reflecting the local traditions of their specific communities.
The district maintains direct train connections to Frankfurt, located 50 kilometers away, and provides regular bus services between its 25 municipalities.
The district features a balanced mix of urban and agricultural areas, with Bad Vilbel having 31,822 residents while Kefenrod houses 2,835 inhabitants.
Location: Darmstadt Government Region
Inception: 1972
Capital city: Friedberg
Elevation above the sea: 137 m
Shares border with: Frankfurt, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hochtaunuskreis
Website: https://wetteraukreis.de
GPS coordinates: 50.33333,8.75243
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
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