Rhön-Grabfeld

Rhön-Grabfeld is a rural district in Lower Franconia that encompasses around 37 municipalities spread across approximately 1,022 square kilometers. Bad Neustadt an der Saale serves as its administrative center and main town.

The district was formed in 1972 through the merger of three separate counties: Bad Neustadt, Königshofen, and Mellrichstadt. For centuries before this change, the region lay under the authority of the Bishopric of Würzburg.

The coat of arms displays a crown from the Grabfeld ring legend, a wavy line for the Saale River, and three crosses representing the mountains. These symbols reflect the regional stories and natural features that shape the area's identity.

The area has a network of regional roads connecting all the municipalities, making it easy for visitors to move between different towns. Public transportation services also link the larger settlements together.

The name Grabfeld comes from an old story about a queen who ordered the entire area searched when she lost her ring. This tale became so significant to the region that it remains visible in the coat of arms symbol today.

Location: Lower Franconia

Inception: July 1, 1972

Capital city: Bad Neustadt an der Saale

Elevation above the sea: 320 m

Shares border with: Haßberge, Schweinfurt, Bad Kissingen district, Hildburghausen, Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Fulda

Website: http://rhoen-grabfeld.de

GPS coordinates: 50.33000,10.25000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:52