Sömmerda

Sömmerda is a rural district spanning across northern Thuringia that encompasses numerous surrounding communities. The town of Sömmerda serves as the administrative center for the entire district.

The district was formed in 1994 through the merger of municipalities from dissolved administrative areas, creating a new regional structure. This reorganization brought together previously separate communities under unified governance.

The coat of arms displays symbols tied to historic territorial powers: the Saxon emblem, the Thuringian lion, and the Wheel of Mainz shape local identity. These heraldic elements reflect medieval rule that defined the region.

The area is best explored by car, allowing visitors to move between towns and countryside at a relaxed pace. Plan adequate time to visit the different communities and discover local attractions at your own rhythm.

The town of Kölleda within the district earned recognition through its long tradition of growing aromatic and medicinal herbs. This heritage gave the place its distinctive reputation connected to peppermint cultivation and the wider craft of herbal farming.

Location: Thuringia

Capital city: Sömmerda

Elevation above the sea: 138 m

Shares border with: Erfurt, Gotha, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis, Kyffhäuserkreis, Burgenlandkreis, Weimarer Land

Website: https://lra-soemmerda.de

GPS coordinates: 51.16000,11.16000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06