Burgenlandkreis

Burgenlandkreis is a district in southern Saxony-Anhalt that stretches between the Saale and Unstrut rivers. The area includes several smaller towns and villages connected by country roads and regional rail lines.

The current administrative unit formed through the merger of two older districts in the early 21st century. This reform aimed to simplify regional administration and use resources more efficiently.

The Naumburg Cathedral stands as a central architectural monument in the district, presenting both Romanesque and Gothic construction elements from medieval times.

Travelers who wish to explore the region can find connections to the wider rail network at stations in the larger towns. The administration is based in Naumburg, where visitor services and information offices are accessible.

Archaeological excavations in Karsdorf brought to light skeletons from the early phase of the Neolithic period. Genetic testing of the finds revealed lineages that are uncommon for this era in Central Europe.

Location: Saxony-Anhalt

Capital city: Naumburg

Elevation above the sea: 124 m

Shares border with: Saalekreis, Landkreis Leipzig, Altenburger Land, Greiz, Gera, Saale-Holzland-Kreis, Weimarer Land, Sömmerda, Kyffhäuserkreis

Website: https://burgenlandkreis.de

GPS coordinates: 51.15000,11.86667

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:36