Rems-Murr

Rems-Murr is a rural district in the Stuttgart region of Baden-Württemberg, taking its name from two rivers that cross its territory and governed from the town of Waiblingen. The area covers rolling hills and forest slopes between the Neckar valley and the Hohenlohe plain, with vineyards on south-facing slopes and open farmland in the valleys.

The district was formed on January 1, 1973, by merging the Waiblingen district with most of the Backnang district and several municipalities from Schwäbisch Gmünd district. This reorganization created a new administrative unit that linked formerly separate areas under shared governance in the Stuttgart region.

The region maintains thirty-one municipalities, including notable cities like Backnang, Fellbach, and Schorndorf, each contributing distinct traditions and local celebrations.

The district has a network of roads and several railway lines connecting towns with each other and with the city of Stuttgart, making most places accessible by car or regional train. Visitors can explore small towns and forested outer areas, with frequent connections to the metropolitan region throughout the day.

The district coat of arms features a gold deer antler from the Württemberg state emblem, combined with blue wavy lines representing the rivers Rems and Murr that give the area its name. This design links the historical ties to Württemberg with the two watercourses that shape the local geography and daily life.

Location: Stuttgart Government Region

Inception: January 1, 1973

Capital city: Waiblingen

Elevation above the sea: 481 m

Shares border with: Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg District, Esslingen, Göppingen, Ostalbkreis, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall, Heilbronn

Phone: +4971515010

Website: https://rems-murr-kreis.de

GPS coordinates: 48.91667,9.53333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:00