Birkenfeld, Administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The district spans across the Hunsrück mountain range, featuring dense forests, numerous valleys, and the flowing Nahe river through its southern territories.
The district emerged after World War II through territorial reorganization, incorporating areas previously belonging to different administrative regions under French occupation.
The district houses significant gemstone processing centers, particularly in Idar-Oberstein, where traditional craftsmanship methods continue in jewelry manufacturing.
The district administration center operates in the town of Birkenfeld, coordinating services for approximately 80,000 residents across multiple municipalities.
The Environmental Campus Birkenfeld within the district operates as a zero-emission university facility, demonstrating advanced sustainability practices in education.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Capital city: Birkenfeld
Elevation above the sea: 411 m
Shares border with: Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Bad Kreuznach, Kusel, St. Wendel, Trier-Saarburg, Bernkastel-Wittlich
Website: https://landkreis-birkenfeld.de
GPS coordinates: 49.67000,7.33000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
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