Neumarkt

Neumarkt is a rural district in Upper Palatinate that spreads across nineteen municipalities and combines different landscapes from flat land to rolling hills. The district includes both smaller villages and larger towns like Velburg, Parsberg, and Freystadt, which serve as regional centers.

The district was founded in 1862 as an administrative unit following a major reorganization of Bavarian administrative structures. This reshaping shaped how communities in the region work together and developed over time.

The district's character is shaped by farming, and you can see traditional farms and fields in the villages that continue to define how people live. This way of working the land has influenced the region's food and crafts for centuries.

The area is best explored by car or buses that connect the villages and towns across the district. When visiting, plan for longer drives between locations since the municipalities are spread out.

The district connects two major river systems, with its waterways flowing into both the Main and Danube rivers. This special water geography influenced where people settled and how they used the land for centuries.

Location: Upper Palatinate

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

Elevation above the sea: 445 m

Shares border with: Amberg-Sulzbach, Schwandorf, Regensburg, Kelheim, Eichstätt district, Nürnberger Land, Roth

Website: http://landkreis-neumarkt.de

GPS coordinates: 49.25000,11.50000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:59