Salzlandkreis

Salzlandkreis is an administrative district in Saxony-Anhalt with Bernburg as its center, occupying an area of open farmland, river valleys, and dispersed settlements. The landscape consists mainly of flat agricultural terrain cut through by waterways and dotted with small towns and villages.

The district was created in 2007 when several former administrative areas merged to form a unified region. This combination brought together territories whose development was historically connected to salt mining and mineral extraction.

Salt production shaped how people here see themselves and their communities, and you can still feel this heritage in daily life. Traditional crafts and local food specialties reflect this centuries-old connection to the land and its resources.

This region is well connected by rail and highways, making travel between towns straightforward. Having your own transport helps when exploring scattered attractions and smaller villages where local bus service may be limited.

Scattered salt extraction sites throughout the region reveal how mining methods changed and improved over many centuries. Walking past these industrial remnants shows you the shift from simple handcraft operations to more advanced techniques.

Location: Saxony-Anhalt

Inception: 2007

Capital city: Bernburg

Elevation above the sea: 67 m

Shares border with: Anhalt-Bitterfeld, Saalekreis, Mansfeld-Südharz, Harz District, Börde district, Magdeburg, Jerichower Land

Website: https://salzlandkreis.de

GPS coordinates: 51.83333,11.58333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:24