Landsberg am Lech

The Landsberg am Lech district is an administrative area in Upper Bavaria that spreads across territory between several neighboring counties. It consists of many small municipalities shaped by river valleys and farmland.

The area came under Bavarian rule from 1180 onward and received its present shape through a major administrative reform in 1972. This reorganization joined several smaller administrative units into one modern county.

The area sits where Bavarian and Alemannic languages meet, and the local Lechrainer dialect shapes how people in different communities speak and interact. This linguistic mix appears in everyday traditions and local customs throughout the district.

The area is easily reached via Bundesautobahn 96 and Bundesstraße 17, which offer direct connections to Munich and Augsburg. With this good road network, travelers can move easily between the communities.

Farmland dominates the landscape and covers most of the terrain throughout this county. The elevation varies noticeably across the territory, from flat river valleys to areas with gentle hills.

Location: Upper Bavaria

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Landsberg am Lech

Elevation above the sea: 636 m

Shares border with: Aichach-Friedberg, Augsburg, Ostallgäu, Weilheim-Schongau, Starnberg, Fürstenfeldbruck

Website: http://lra-landsberg.de

GPS coordinates: 48.02000,10.95000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:15