Wunsiedel (district)


Wunsiedel is a Landkreis in the northeastern part of Bavaria, Germany. Neighbouring districts are Tirschenreuth, Bayreuth, Hof, and to the east the Czech Karlovy Vary Region.

Geography

The district is located in the mountains of the Fichtelgebirge, with the highest elevation the 1051 m high Schneeberg. The river Ohře originates in the district.

History

In the :de:Gebietsreform in Bayern|Bavarian communal reforms of 1972 the district was merged with the previously district-free cities Marktredwitz and Selb, as well as parts of the dissolved district of Rehau.

Coat of arms

Towns and municipalities