Odenwald

The Odenwald district encompasses twelve municipalities across 624 square kilometers, with Erbach serving as its administrative center at 233 meters elevation.

The district gained its current administrative structure through regional reforms in 1852, when Hesse reorganized its territorial divisions and established local government systems.

Each municipality within the Odenwald district maintains local festivals throughout the year, celebrating regional traditions through music, food, and communal gatherings.

The district office in Erbach coordinates public services for 143,929 residents, managing everything from infrastructure development to environmental protection programs.

The district administration operates from a distinctive building in Erbach, where citizens can access all government services under one historical roof.

Location: Darmstadt Government Region

Capital city: Erbach

Elevation above the sea: 233 m

Shares border with: Miltenberg, Darmstadt-Dieburg, Landkreis Bergstraße, Rhein-Neckar, Neckar-Odenwald

Website: https://odenwaldkreis.de

GPS coordinates: 49.66340,8.99402

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54