Saalekreis

Saalekreis is a district in Saxony-Anhalt that encompasses several municipalities and towns organized around the Saale River valley. The area combines rural villages with smaller urban centers and features flat landscapes dotted with water features and green spaces.

The district was formed through 20th century administrative reorganizations that reshaped the region's governance. Its boundaries and structure changed over time to reflect evolving local needs and regional development.

Communities along the Saale River maintain traditional fishing practices and water festivals, carrying forward centuries of riverside traditions through seasonal celebrations.

The area is easily accessible through local roads and rail connections, with several entry points for exploration. Walking or cycling through smaller towns helps visitors experience the rural setting and river landscapes at a relaxed pace.

The Saale River system encompasses two major branches: the larger Saxon Saale flowing to the Elbe and the Franconian Saale joining the Main River.

Location: Saxony-Anhalt

Inception: July 1, 2007

Capital city: Merseburg

Elevation above the sea: 76 m

Shares border with: Anhalt-Bitterfeld, Burgenlandkreis, Mansfeld-Südharz, Salzlandkreis, Landkreis Leipzig, Halle (Saale), Nordsachsen, Kyffhäuserkreis

Website: https://saalekreis.de

GPS coordinates: 51.40000,11.83333

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:08