Zwickau

Zwickau district is an administrative region in Saxony that stretches between the Elster and Ore Mountains, containing 33 municipalities and 14 main cities. The area is served by major highways including the A4 and A72, with regular train connections linking communities to larger regional centers.

The district was created in 2008 through the merger of several administrative areas, including the former Chemnitzer Land, Zwickauer Land, and the independent city of Zwickau. This reorganization brought together communities that share a common industrial past.

The region has long been shaped by automotive manufacturing, with factories operating across multiple towns for generations. This industrial heritage remains visible in the landscape and influences daily life throughout the communities.

The main routes to other regions run through the A4 and A72 highways, which cross the area and are easy to access. Smaller roads connect all municipalities, and regular rail services link to Leipzig and Dresden.

The administrative center sits where three distinct landscapes meet: the Ore Mountains, Vogtland, and Saxon Lowlands. This geographic position has shaped the variety of terrain and economic activity found across the region.

Location: Saxony

Inception: 2008

Capital city: Zwickau

Shares border with: Mittelsachsen, Chemnitz, Erzgebirgskreis, Vogtlandkreis, Greiz, Altenburger Land

Website: https://landkreis-zwickau.de

GPS coordinates: 50.75000,12.53000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:56