Cham

Cham district spreads across forested landscapes in eastern Bavaria, encompassing around 40 smaller municipalities with varied villages and rural settlements. The area features forests, gentle hills, and small waterways that connect the communities throughout the region.

The administrative area was established in 1862 through a reorganization of Bavarian districts under King Maximilian II. This founding shaped the regional governance structure that continues to this day.

The area maintains close ties with neighboring Czech Republic through its position along historic trade routes that still shape daily life today. Local communities regularly exchange traditions and celebrate connections with neighbors across the border.

The district is characterized by small towns and villages well connected through local roads. Visitors should plan to travel by car, as settlements are spread out and public transportation options are limited in many areas.

Within this area, three natural regions meet: the Upper Palatinate Forest, the Bavarian Forest, and the Cham-Further Basin. This convergence makes it a transition zone with distinctive ecological diversity.

Location: Upper Palatinate

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Cham

Elevation above the sea: 469 m

Shares border with: Schwandorf, Regensburg, Straubing-Bogen, Regen, Klatovy District, Domažlice District

Website: https://landkreis-cham.de

GPS coordinates: 49.25000,12.67000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:54