Wunsiedel

The district extends across 606 square kilometers of the Fichtel Mountains region, containing seventeen municipalities and multiple forest areas at 558 meters elevation.

The district formation occurred on July 1, 1862, later expanding through the 1972 Bavarian reforms by incorporating the cities of Marktredwitz and Selb.

The district coat of arms presents an eagle representing Marktredwitz, a deer antler symbolizing Selb, and the Zollern dynasty emblem at its summit.

The district uses vehicle registration codes WUN, MAK, REH, and SEL, while following Central European Time with standard UTC+01:00 and summer UTC+02:00.

The Ohře River originates within this district's boundaries, flowing through multiple municipalities before continuing its course into neighboring territories.

Location: Upper Franconia

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Wunsiedel

Elevation above the sea: 558 m

Shares border with: Tirschenreuth, Bayreuth, Hof, Cheb District

Website: http://landkreis-wunsiedel.de

GPS coordinates: 50.09000,12.04000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38