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Freyung-Grafenau
District
Coat of arms of Freyung-Grafenau
Coat of arms
Country  Germany
State Bavaria
Adm. region Lower Bavaria
Region Donau-Wald
Capital Freyung
Area
 • Total 984 km2 (380 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 82,400
 • Density 83.74/km2 (216.89/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration FRG, WOS, GRA
Website freyung-grafenau.de

Freyung-Grafenau is a special area in Bavaria, Germany. It's called a Landkreis, which means a district. Think of it like a county in some other countries. This district is known for its beautiful nature, especially since the Ilz River starts here.

What is a German District?

A Landkreis is a part of a larger state, like Bavaria. It helps to organize smaller towns and villages. The district government makes decisions that affect everyone living there, like managing roads or schools. The main office for the Freyung-Grafenau district is in the town of Freyung.

Nature and Rivers

One of the cool things about Freyung-Grafenau is its connection to the Ilz River. This river is sometimes called the "Black Pearl" because of its dark, peaty water. It flows through forests and valleys, creating a beautiful landscape. The district is also close to the Bavarian Forest, which is a large forested area and a national park. This means there are lots of opportunities to explore nature, hike, and enjoy the outdoors.

Towns and Villages

Municipalities in FRG
Towns and municipalities in Landkreis Freyung-Grafenau

The Freyung-Grafenau district is made up of several towns and many smaller villages, which are called municipalities. Each of these places has its own unique charm and history.

Here are some of the main towns in the district:

  • Freyung (the capital of the district)
  • Grafenau
  • Waldkirchen

And here are some of the municipalities, which are smaller communities:

  • Eppenschlag
  • Fürsteneck
  • Grainet
  • Haidmühle
  • Hinterschmiding
  • Hohenau
  • Innernzell
  • Jandelsbrunn
  • Mauth
  • Neureichenau
  • Neuschönau
  • Perlesreut
  • Philippsreut
  • Ringelai
  • Röhrnbach
  • Saldenburg
  • Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte
  • Schöfweg
  • Schönberg
  • Spiegelau
  • Thurmansbang
  • Zenting


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  • Freyung

    Freyung

See also

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