Amberg-Sulzbach

Amberg-Sulzbach is a rural district in Upper Palatinate covering approximately 1,255 square kilometers. The area is characterized by forests, gentle hills, and the Vils River running north to south.

The district was formed in 1972 by merging the former Amberg county with the independent city of Sulzbach-Rosenberg. This consolidation brought together two distinct historical regions under one administrative structure.

The coat of arms displays the Palatine Lion and lilies representing the former counts' rule. These symbols reflect the region's mining heritage and noble past, which remain visible in the local landscape today.

The district encompasses 27 municipalities coordinated from the capital city of Amberg. The various towns and villages are well connected by road, making navigation straightforward.

Vehicle registration plates display five different codes preserving the earlier administrative boundaries. This variety of license plate prefixes reflects how different territories merged to form the present district.

Location: Upper Palatinate

Inception: July 1, 1972

Capital city: Amberg

Elevation above the sea: 380 m

Shares border with: Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Amberg, Schwandorf, Neumarkt, Bayreuth, Nürnberger Land

Address: Schlossgraben 3 92224 Amberg

Website: http://kreis-as.de

GPS coordinates: 49.50000,11.75000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:22