Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

Rhein-Lahn-Kreis is an administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate centered on two river valleys with eight municipalities including Bad Ems, Diez, and Lahnstein. The area combines river landscapes with rolling terrain and historic towns.

The district was formed after World War II during the reorganization of German federal states, with Bad Ems established as its administrative center. This reshaping connected previously separate communities under one regional structure.

Wine and harvest traditions play a central role in how locals connect with their landscape and celebrate throughout the year. These customs shape the character of towns and bring communities together regularly.

The district has extensive hiking trails and cycling routes that connect visitors through river landscapes and to historic sites. River access points throughout the region allow for recreation and help with navigation.

Bad Ems, the administrative center, sits on natural thermal springs that have drawn visitors seeking health benefits since the 18th century. This spa tradition gives the town a distinctive character within the district.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Capital city: Bad Ems

Elevation above the sea: 275 m

Shares border with: Koblenz, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Mainz-Bingen district, Mayen-Koblenz, Limburg-Weilburg, Westerwaldkreis

Website: https://rhein-lahn-kreis.de

GPS coordinates: 50.26667,7.86667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:29