Germersheim, Administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Germersheim is an administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate that spans several municipalities along the Rhine valley. The area encompasses both urban and rural communities that form the backbone of local governance and daily life in this border region.
The territory came under Bavarian rule following the Congress of Vienna in 1815 after centuries under church control. After World War II, it became part of the newly formed state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
Local communities within the district maintain regular gatherings and festivals throughout the year, reflecting the regional traditions of Rhineland-Palatinate.
The district has good road and rail connections that make traveling to neighboring areas straightforward. Access to the French border and surrounding regions is convenient for those crossing the Rhine valley.
The district's coat of arms features the Palatine Lion, the cross of Speyer, and the Rhine river, representing the historical and geographical elements of the region.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Capital city: Germersheim
Elevation above the sea: 107 m
Shares border with: Karlsruhe, Landkreis Karlsruhe, Rastatt district, Rhein-Pfalz, Südliche Weinstraße
Website: https://kreis-germersheim.de
GPS coordinates: 49.08000,8.25000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:57
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