Görlitz

Görlitz district is an administrative area in eastern Saxony containing multiple towns and rural municipalities spread across the border region with Poland. The landscape includes river valleys, forests, and scattered communities with varied architecture.

The district was formed in 2008 through a merger of two former districts and the city of Görlitz. This administrative reorganization created the current regional structure.

The region carries strong connections to Upper Lusatian and Silesian culture, visible in local dialects, crafts, and building styles that you notice throughout the area. These traditions shape how people interact with their surroundings and celebrate local events.

Administrative offices are spread across several towns throughout the district rather than in one central location. Visitors and residents needing services should look for local government offices in the main towns across the region.

The region uses six different vehicle registration codes reflecting the territories that merged to create the district. These varied license plates remain visible on cars throughout the area today.

Location: Saxony

Inception: August 1, 2008

Capital city: Görlitz

Shares border with: Bautzen District, Spree-Neiße District, Lubusz Voivodeship, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Liberec Region, Ústí nad Labem Region

Website: https://kreis-goerlitz.de

GPS coordinates: 51.28000,14.82000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:52