District Hall 4, Thomas-Müntzer-Str.41, 06406 Bernburg (Saale)
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Open Day on 19 August

A one-off offer for visitors to the district administration offices

The Health and Veterinary Office invites you to attend. A wide range of information and hands-on activities at the Open Day on 19 AugustRead more

World time clock in Aschersleben
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Half-timbered houses in Schönebeck
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Pömmelte ring shrine
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Lock in Bernburg (Saale)
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Saalefee on the river Saale
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Pedestrian and cycle bridge near Groß Rosenburg
Salzland district

Built locally with expertise

District Administrator Bauer visits the steel construction firm that will be building the new Saale cycle bridge for the district at its Calbe site – because it can! The company’s management and operational teams are fully behind the ‘Made in Salzlandkreis’ initiative.

Pictured: Steffen Amme, Mayor of Aschersleben (3rd from left), District Administrator Markus Bauer (4th from left), and representatives of the planning consultancy and the construction company
Salzland district

Ground-breaking ceremony for the final section

The Salzlandkreis is upgrading a one-kilometre stretch of the district road between Schackenthal and Giersleben. Around 1.4 million euros in budget funds have been allocated for this residential and business area.

Stefan Schwenke, Mayor of Worpswede (on the left in the photo), in Bernburg with District Administrator Markus Bauer (third from the left) in front of a bronze sculpture of the ‘Silent Post’
Salzland district

Bernburg and Worpswede – Art Brings People Together

A delegation from the North German artists’ village is visiting the Salzlandkreis. District Administrator Markus Bauer said in his welcome address: ‘Art attracts visitors to the region and helps to ensure that people enjoy living here.’

The handover of four refuse collection lorries to the staff of the Salzlandkreis District Public Works Department, attended by District Administrator Markus Bauer, took place on Friday (31 July 2026) in Bernburg.
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Modernised vehicle fleet at KWB

Four new compactor refuse collection vehicles are replacing models that have been in service for many years, making the work more efficient and safer. The operation is being prepared for the future.

In the photo taken at the official opening ceremony organised by the Salzlandkreis (from left): Joannes Lübbers, Frank Stehning (Town of Hecklingen), Ethel-Maria Muschalle-Höllbach, Christian Rachow (STRABAG), Ilona Klamm (local resident), Marcus Hupel (KWB) and Tilo Wechselberger.
Salzland district

Bahnhofstraße in Groß Börnecke handed over

Official reopening to traffic following the completion of the major refurbishment works on the K 1302. Salzlandkreis is investing in its district road network.

The photograph shows (from left to right) Frank Stehning (Town of Hecklingen), Jens Traunsberger (Agens), Ethel-Maria Muschalle-Höllbach, Tilo Wechselberger and Johannes Lübbers at the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony.
Salzland district

Ground-breaking ceremony for new bus stop

Following an agreement with Hecklingen, Salzlandkreis is carrying out accessibility improvements at the Groß Börnecke village pond, creating better infrastructure for residents and public transport.

Further press releases

Notifications from the district administration

Sealing by the Salzland district
Salzland district

Shaft lake Wolmirsleben

All the latest developments on the Wolmirsleben shaft lake

Pottery at the Pömmelte ring shrine
Salzland district

Cup shapes from ancient times

Pottery-making at the Pömmelte Ring Sanctuary

Press with newspapers
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Seahorse Sunday in Aschersleben

Salzlandkreis and ASB are inviting children and young people to join them this weekend. Olympic champion Lukas Märtens …

Press with newspapers
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New timetable for the refurbishment of Schiller Gymnasium

Salzlandkreis responds to unexpected planning and cost issues. It is now clear that the project involving ten …

Stargazing at the Pömmelte ring shrine
Salzland district

A look at the Perseids

Under the stars at the Ring Sanctuary with the Aschersleben Star Friends

Person working on a sustainable, ecological project
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Climate-resilient landscape water management

The Salzlandkreis’s climate adaptation strategy is gradually taking shape. An initial thematic …

The photograph shows the current construction site of the ‘Lebensweg’ special needs school on Karl-Marx-Straße in Bernburg. The school is being upgraded and extended as part of a support programme costing millions.
Salzland district

No lessons – a good time for building work

Where the Salzlandkreis is currently investing in its schools.

Salzlandkreis Fire and Disaster Management Service
Salzland district

Logistics Unit trains for emergencies

New technology and well-established procedures for the supply of electricity and fire-fighting water. Close cooperation with …

Open Day on 19 August 2026
Salzland district

A one-off offer for visitors to the district administration offices

The Health and Veterinary Office invites you to attend. A wide range of information and hands-on activities to mark the Day of …

Further press releases

active. together. networked.

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