Elbe-Elster District

Elbe-Elster District is an administrative division in southern Brandenburg that lies between the Elbe River and Black Elster River, defined by rural landscapes and scattered towns. Herzberg serves as the main administrative hub for the region.

The district came into being in 1993 when three separate counties merged following German reunification. This reorganization brought together the administrations that had previously served Finsterwalde, Bad Liebenwerda, and Herzberg.

The area has deep ties to the Reformation and continues to shape how people here understand their regional identity. Local traditions remain visible through festivals and events that happen throughout the year.

Herzberg is the administrative center and can be easily reached by public transport from surrounding areas. The town offers all necessary services and information for exploring the wider district.

The district's coat of arms blends symbols from multiple historical regions, including a lion from Meissen and bars from Saxony-Wittenberg and Brandenburg. This mix reflects the area's past ties to several different principalities and territories.

Location: Brandenburg

Inception: 1993

Capital city: Herzberg (Elster)

Elevation above the sea: 120 m

Shares border with: Teltow-Fläming District, Oberspreewald-Lausitz District, Dahme-Spreewald District, Wittenberg, Nordsachsen, Meissen District

Website: https://lkee.de

GPS coordinates: 51.60000,13.43333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:12