Bamberg

The district of Bamberg encompasses 36 municipalities across 1,167 square kilometers of land in northern Bavaria, containing numerous forests and river systems.

The administrative district was formally established on July 1, 1862, during the reorganization of Bavarian territories under King Maximilian II.

The region maintains 45 protected forest areas, including Hauptsmoor and Ebracher Forst, which support local wildlife and environmental conservation efforts.

The district contains multiple transportation routes connecting its municipalities, with Hirschaid and Hallstadt serving as major commercial centers.

The district headquarters operates from the city of Bamberg while maintaining independent administration from the city's municipal government.

Location: Upper Franconia

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Bamberg

Elevation above the sea: 275 m

Shares border with: Lichtenfels, Bamberg, Bayreuth, Forchheim District, Erlangen-Höchstadt, Neustadt (Aisch)-Bad Windsheim, Kitzingen, Schweinfurt, Haßberge, Coburg

Website: http://landkreis-bamberg.de

GPS coordinates: 49.83000,10.83000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:21