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Bad Kreuznach, Administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Description

Bad Kreuznach is an administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate located between the Hunsrück mountains and the North Palatine Uplands. The Nahe River runs through the landscape, connecting the towns and villages that define the region's character.

History

The district was established in 1815 under Prussian rule and merged with Meisenheim district in 1932. Its present name and shape came from administrative changes in 1969.

Culture

Small towns and villages throughout the region preserve their own distinctive character and local traditions, with wine-making heritage visible in many communities. People here take pride in their connection to the Nahe valley and the stories that shape daily life in the area.

Practical

The district capital of Bad Kreuznach sits centrally and connects well through roads and railways running along the Nahe valley. When exploring, the river and its connections between towns serve as helpful navigation guides.

Did you know?

The district coat of arms features the Palatinate heraldic lion combined with blue and gold, symbols that trace back to the historical county of Sponheim. These heraldic elements remain a visible link to the region's medieval past.

Inception
1816
Capital city
Bad Kreuznach
Elevation above the sea
265 m
Shares border with
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Mainz-Bingen district, Alzey-Worms district, Donnersbergkreis, Kusel, Birkenfeld
GPS coordinates
49.83000,7.83000
Latest update
December 14, 2025 21:20

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