Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge

The district extends from Dresden to the Czech border, encompassing 1,654 square kilometers of diverse terrain including mountains, forests, and river valleys.

The formation of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge occurred in 2008 through the combination of Sächsische Schweiz and Weißeritzkreis districts during regional reforms.

The district contains numerous medieval structures, including the Königstein Fortress, while Glashütte maintains its reputation for precision watchmaking traditions.

The administrative center Pirna coordinates services for 246,204 residents across 36 municipalities, with direct transport connections to Dresden and the Czech Republic.

The territory contains Germany's only rocky national park, featuring sandstone formations shaped by the Elbe River over millions of years.

Location: Saxony

Inception: August 1, 2008

Capital city: Pirna

Shares border with: Dresden, Bautzen District, Mittelsachsen, Meissen District

Website: https://landratsamt-pirna.de

GPS coordinates: 50.90000,13.83333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00