Traunstein (district)


Traunstein is a Landkreis in the southeastern part of Bavaria, Germany. Neighboring districts are Mühldorf, Altötting, the Austrian states Upper Austria and Salzburg, the district Berchtesgadener Land, the Austrian states of Salzburg and Tyrol, and the district Rosenheim.

Geography

The district is located in the northern foothills of the Alps. The Chiemsee is located in the west of the district.

History

In 1972 the district was merged with parts of the former district Laufen, and the previously independent urban district Traunstein.

Coat of arms

Towns and municipalities

Towns
  1. Tittmoning
  2. Traunreut
  3. Traunstein
  4. Trostberg
Markt
  1. Grassau
  2. Waging am See¹
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Verwaltungsgemeinschaften
  1. Bergen
  2. Marquartstein
  3. Obing
  4. Waging am See
Municipalities