Coburg

Coburg is a rural district in Upper Franconia that encompasses seventeen municipalities spread across rolling Bavarian countryside. The city of Coburg serves as the administrative center for the entire region.

The district was established in 1920 following the administrative reorganization of Bavarian territories after World War I. This restructuring created the modern framework for regional governance that exists today.

The district maintains strong connections between its rural communities through regular festivals, markets, and traditional Franconian celebrations that unite local residents.

The area is best explored by car since the municipalities are spread across the countryside and public transportation is limited. A map or GPS device helps navigate the rural roads and small villages.

Three independent forest zones within the district – Callenberger Forst-West, Gellnhausen, and Köllnhof – exist as separate administrative areas outside regular municipality boundaries. These unusual territories are managed distinctly from the surrounding communities.

Location: Upper Franconia

Inception: July 1, 1920

Capital city: Coburg

Elevation above the sea: 306 m

Shares border with: Kronach, Coburg, Lichtenfels, Haßberge, Bamberg, Sonneberg, Hildburghausen

Website: http://landkreis-coburg.de

GPS coordinates: 50.26667,10.91667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03