Bad Kreuznach

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

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

Website: https://kreis-badkreuznach.de

GPS coordinates: 49.83000,7.83000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:20