Neunkirchen

Neunkirchen is a rural district in Saarland that encompasses several small municipalities spread across gently rolling terrain. The area is characterized by its mix of settled communities and open countryside, with waterways flowing through the landscape.

The area has roots stretching back centuries and developed gradually as a settled region. The modern district structure formed when administrative boundaries were redrawn and Neunkirchen became the main town.

The district coat of arms displays the Nassau lion at the top, while the lower section features the rose of Ottweiler and wheel of Neunkirchen.

Weekdays offer the best time to explore when offices are open and local life is most active. The terrain is relatively flat and well connected by roads, making it easy to move around the district.

The district spans both sides of the Blies River, a tributary of the Saar River, and uses NK as its vehicle registration code since 1974.

Location: Saarland

Inception: January 1, 1974

Capital city: Neunkirchen

Elevation above the sea: 305 m

Shares border with: St. Wendel, Kusel, Saarpfalz-Kreis, Regionalverband Saarbrücken, Saarlouis

Website: https://landkreis-neunkirchen.de

GPS coordinates: 49.38000,7.12000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:48