Main-Tauber-Kreis

Main-Tauber-Kreis encompasses 18 municipalities across 1,304 square kilometers, with the Tauber River flowing through its landscape from southeast to north.

The district formed in 1973 through the merger of Bad Mergentheim and Tauberbischofsheim territories, with sections previously governed by the Bishopric of Würzburg until 1803.

Each municipality within Main-Tauber-Kreis maintains specific festivals and events throughout the year, presenting local traditions, wine productions, and regional specialties.

The VGMT transportation system operates 110 bus lines connecting 900 stations across the district, providing essential mobility services for residents and visitors.

The district features a network of 909 kilometers of roads, with county roads comprising 463 kilometers and state roads extending 347 kilometers.

Location: Stuttgart Government Region

Capital city: Tauberbischofsheim

Elevation above the sea: 190 m

Website: https://www.main-tauber-kreis.de/

Shares border with: Ansbach, Neustadt (Aisch)-Bad Windsheim, Würzburg, Main-Spessart, Miltenberg, Neckar-Odenwald, Hohenlohe, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall

Website: https://main-tauber-kreis.de

GPS coordinates: 49.57000,9.71000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45