Vogtlandkreis

Vogtland encompasses mountainous terrain with forests, rivers, and meadows, extending across multiple German states and into northwestern Bohemia of the Czech Republic.

The region received its name from the Vögte administrators who governed the area under the Holy Roman Empire starting in the 12th century.

The district maintains a centuries-old tradition of handcrafting musical instruments, including violins and brass instruments, with Markneukirchen housing over 4,000 historical pieces.

The region connects to major cities through two motorways, the A72 and A9, while the Vogtlandbahn railway provides transportation between Leipzig and Regensburg.

The Göltzschtal Bridge, constructed with 26 million bricks and reaching 78 meters in height, stands as the largest brick bridge structure globally.

Location: Saxony

Inception: January 1, 1996

Capital city: Plauen

Elevation above the sea: 468 m

Shares border with: Zwickau, Erzgebirgskreis, Hof, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Greiz

Website: https://vogtlandkreis.de

GPS coordinates: 50.43333,12.26667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55