Traunstein, Administrative district in southeastern Bavaria, Germany.
Description
Traunstein is an administrative district in Upper Bavaria situated between Munich and Salzburg. The region encompasses the northern Alpine foothills and extends to Lake Chiemsee, covering rolling countryside with several established towns.
History
The district was formed in 1972 when the former Laufen district merged with the independent city of Traunstein. This consolidation created the administrative structure that exists today.
Culture
The coat of arms features a blue panther representing the Counts of Krainburg-Ortenburg and an eagle symbolizing the diocese of Chiemsee. These symbols remain part of how locals identify their region.
Practical
Several major towns including Traunstein, Traunreut, Trostberg, and Tittmoning serve as local hubs throughout the district. These centers provide access to administration, shops, and services for visitors and residents.
Did you know?
The region has a strong heritage of salt production with saltworks that operated well into the 20th century. Many of these facilities were later repurposed for different uses after production ceased.
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Chiemsee
12.1 km
Herrenchiemsee
17.8 km
Burghausen Castle
31.1 km
Hochstaufen
23.8 km
Seeon Abbey
15.3 km
Predigtstuhl Cable Car
28.2 km
Predigtstuhl
30.3 km
Frauenchiemsee convent
15.8 km
Hochfelln
17.3 km
Chiemsee-Bahn
21.9 km
Geigelstein
31.6 km
Rauschberg
20.2 km
Raitenhaslach Cistercian Abbey
27 km
Alte Saline
28.1 km
Kloster Herrenchiemsee
18 km
Sonntagshorn
25.9 km
Hochgern
19.7 km
Kloster Maria Eck
13.1 km
Stein Castle
10.6 km
Baumburg Abbey
12.2 km
Justizvollzugsanstalt Bernau am Chiemsee
20 km
Entenlochklamm
30.3 km
Burg Marquartstein
20.9 km
Zwiesel
22.3 kmRauschbergbahn
19.4 kmSüdostbayerisches Naturkunde- und Mammut-Museum Siegsdorf
9.9 km
Höglwörth Abbey
19.3 km
Steiner Alm
22.5 km
Waging am See
Grassau
Trostberg
Traunstein
Traunreut
Tittmoning
Marquartstein
Kirchanschöring
Kienberg
Inzell
Grabenstätt
Fridolfing
Engelsberg
Chieming
Bergen
Altenmarkt an der Alz
Seeon-Seebruck
Schnaitsee
Schleching
Ruhpolding
Reit im Winkl
Pittenhart
Petting
Palling
Obing
Nußdorf
Wonneberg
Vachendorf
Unterwössen
Übersee
Taching am See
Tacherting
Surberg
Staudach-Egerndach
Siegsdorf
Waginger See
Chiemsee
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