Neunkirchen District

Neunkirchen District is an administrative region in southern Lower Austria comprising 45 municipalities spread across valleys and mountain landscapes. The area includes both small villages and larger settlements that together form a connected administrative zone centered around the town of Neunkirchen.

The administrative structure of the district was created in the 19th century during a period of state reorganization in Austria. Since then, it has developed as a stable administrative zone coordinating local governance across its municipalities.

The district maintains traditional Austrian administrative practices through its district commissions, which handle marriage licenses, public health matters, and municipal regulations.

You can explore the region by traveling between villages or hiking to discover the varied landscapes and small communities. The administrative center in the town of Neunkirchen serves as an orientation point and base for exploring the surrounding municipalities.

Each municipality within the district displays its NK vehicle registration code, distinguishing the 45 communities that form this administrative region.

Location: Lower Austria

Elevation above the sea: 572 m

Shares border with: Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt(Land) District, Lilienfeld District, Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District, Weiz District, Hartberg-Fürstenfeld District

Website: http://noel.gv.at/bezirke/BH-Neunkirchen.html

GPS coordinates: 47.72690,16.08170

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26