Nordsachsen

Nordsachsen is a rural district in Saxony made up of 34 towns and villages, with Torgau serving as the main city. The area is connected by roads and rail lines that link the communities together.

The district was formed in 2008 when two former districts were merged together to create the current administrative region. This reorganization brought together neighboring areas under one local government.

The towns here host local festivals where you can see traditional crafts, taste regional food, and hear music that reflects how people live in this area. These celebrations show the values that communities pass down through generations.

This is a rural region, so traveling by car or train between towns is straightforward and convenient. Public transportation connects the main towns, though you should allow extra time if moving between more distant locations.

Torgau, the main town here, was the place where American and Soviet troops met in 1945, marking the moment when the war in Europe was ending. This meeting is a forgotten part of history that many visitors pass through without realizing its importance.

Location: Saxony

Inception: 2008

Capital city: Torgau

Elevation above the sea: 203 m

Shares border with: Meissen District, Mittelsachsen, Landkreis Leipzig, Leipzig, Saalekreis, Anhalt-Bitterfeld, Wittenberg, Elbe-Elster District

Website: https://landkreis-nordsachsen.de

GPS coordinates: 51.50000,12.75000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 04:21