Bad Dürkheim

Bad Dürkheim is a district in Rhineland-Palatinate spanning varied terrain with forests, vineyards, and numerous small towns spread across the western part of the state. The area serves as a connection point between neighboring regions and contains both elevated woodland and lowland agricultural zones.

The district took its present form in 1969 when earlier administrative territories were consolidated. This reorganization was part of broader state-level administrative reforms designed to streamline regional governance.

The settlements here reflect medieval traditions that shaped how people lived and worked. These communities show how residents practiced farming, crafts, and commerce across generations.

The district is easily navigable by car or train, with transportation links connecting to major neighboring towns. Getting around the area is straightforward thanks to established road and rail networks throughout the region.

The local dialect shares surprising similarities with Pennsylvania Dutch, the language of Amish communities in North America. This linguistic connection traces back to historical emigration waves from this region centuries ago.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Capital city: Bad Dürkheim

Elevation above the sea: 239 m

Shares border with: Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Südliche Weinstraße, Landau in der Pfalz, Südwestpfalz, Kaiserslautern, Donnersbergkreis, Alzey-Worms district, Worms, Rhein-Pfalz

Website: https://kreis-bad-duerkheim.de

GPS coordinates: 49.50000,8.17000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:41