Ludwigslust-Parchim District

Ludwigslust-Parchim is a rural district in western Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania that stretches across wide areas of forests, fields and waterways. The region includes 142 municipalities and several lakes such as Goldberger See and Damerower See that shape the countryside character.

The county was created in September 2011 by merging the former districts of Ludwigslust and Parchim as part of an administrative reform. This reorganization aimed to simplify government structures in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and increase the efficiency of regional authorities.

The county administration works from two locations, with the main building in Parchim and a second office in the town of Ludwigslust carrying out its duties. This arrangement reflects the merger of the two former counties and ensures that both places continue to serve as administrative centers.

The area consists of 15 administrative units called Ämter and five independent towns that together provide local government services. Travelers exploring the region will find information points and basic facilities in the larger settlements.

This county ranks as the second largest in Germany by area and shares borders with three German states: Schleswig-Holstein, Brandenburg and Lower Saxony. Its position makes it a transition zone between northern Germany and the eastern regions of the country.

Location: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Inception: 2011

Capital city: Parchim

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

Shares border with: Nordwestmecklenburg District, Rostock District, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte District, Schwerin, Prignitz District, Ostprignitz-Ruppin District, Lüchow-Dannenberg District, Lüneburg, District of Duchy of Lauenburg

Website: https://kreis-lup.de

GPS coordinates: 53.45000,11.55000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:03