Ostalbkreis

The Ostalbkreis district extends across 1,512 square kilometers of land, containing 42 municipalities with Aalen serving as its administrative center.

The district was established in 1973 through the merger of multiple former administrative regions, including parts of the previous districts of Aalen and Schwäbisch Gmünd.

Each of the 42 municipalities within Ostalbkreis maintains specific local traditions, festivals, and community events that reflect the regional Baden-Württemberg heritage.

The district provides connections to major transportation routes, with regular train services linking the towns of Aalen, Ellwangen, and Schwäbisch Gmünd to Stuttgart.

The district contains numerous municipalities at an elevation of 436 meters, creating distinct geographical features that influence local agriculture and development patterns.

Location: Stuttgart Government Region

Capital city: Aalen

Elevation above the sea: 436 m

Website: https://www.ostalbkreis.de/

Shares border with: Donau-Ries, Ansbach, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall, Rems-Murr, Göppingen, district Heidenheim

Website: https://ostalbkreis.de

GPS coordinates: 48.86667,10.10000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 12:37