Bernkastel-Wittlich, Administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
The Bernkastel-Wittlich district extends across 1,178 square kilometers of terrain, encompassing four cities and 104 municipalities between the Moselle River and Hunsrück mountains.
The administrative region formed in 1969 through the consolidation of two separate districts, Bernkastel and Wittlich, establishing a unified governmental structure for the area.
The district coat of arms displays the Trier bishopric cross, Bernkastel-Kues crayfish, Wittlich keys, and County of Sponheim pattern, representing local heritage.
The district capital Wittlich serves as the central administrative hub for 113,194 residents, providing essential services and governmental functions for the surrounding communities.
The territory includes both banks of the Moselle River, with numerous tributaries flowing from the Eifel mountains, creating a diverse geographical landscape at 337 meters elevation.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Capital city: Wittlich
Elevation above the sea: 337 m
Shares border with: Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Birkenfeld, Trier-Saarburg, Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm, Vulkaneifel, Cochem-Zell
Website: https://bernkastel-wittlich.de
GPS coordinates: 49.98694,6.88972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:18
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