Donau-Ries

The Donau-Ries district spans 1,275 square kilometers across Bavaria, featuring rolling hills, agricultural fields, and towns connected by the Danube and Wörnitz rivers.

The district formed in 1972 through the merger of Nördlingen and Donauwörth districts, with roots dating back to Roman settlements from 90 AD in the region.

Each municipality in Donau-Ries maintains Bavarian traditions through seasonal festivals, folk music performances, and regional wine production from local vineyards.

The district capital Donauwörth connects to major Bavarian cities through regular train services and offers information centers for exploring medieval architecture and geological sites.

The Nördlinger Ries, a 14.8-million-year-old meteorite impact crater within the district, shapes the local landscape and influences agricultural patterns in the region.

Location: Swabia

Inception: July 1, 1972

Capital city: Donauwörth

Elevation above the sea: 508 m

Shares border with: Ansbach, Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen, Eichstätt district, Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, Aichach-Friedberg, Augsburg, Dillingen, district Heidenheim, Ostalbkreis, Polsingen, Westheim

Website: http://donau-ries.de

GPS coordinates: 48.83000,10.67000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 09:32