World time clock in Aschersleben
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Half-timbered houses in Schönebeck
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Pömmelte ring shrine
© Thomas Engst (engst. FOTOGRAFIE)
Lock in Bernburg (Saale)
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Saalefee on the river Saale
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The District Administrator informs

Press with newspapers
District administration SLK | AdobeStock

As comfortable as a fish in water – ‘Seahorse Sundays’ planned

Salzlandkreis aims to support swimming clubs. District Administrator Markus Bauer is promoting a campaign with the Salzlandsparkasse to encourage more people to take up swimming and improve safety.

District Administrator Markus Bauer (2nd from left) and Tilo Wechselberger (3rd from right) – he is the chairman of the ‘Unteres Saaletal’ Nature Park Association and, in his professional capacity, head of specialist services in the Salzland district – other members of the ‘Unteres Saaletal’ Nature Park Association, as well as Plötzkau’s mayor, Peter Rosenhagen (left).
Salzland district

Fresh water revitalises the reconnected Saale oxbow lake

Wetland restoration in Zinkenbusch near Plötzkau – the Lower Saale Valley Nature Park Association and Salzlandkreis mark the project’s completion. District Administrator Markus Bauer: ‘A boon for nature, wildlife and people.’

Kati Steinhausen (left) and Luisa Brune from the Salzlandkreis district have put up the logo in front of the district administration building in Bernburg.
Salzland district

City Cycling for Everyone is kicking off

Salzlandkreis joins in for the first time – the campaign runs from 14 June to 4 July. The District Administrator is acting as patron. Markus Bauer: Join the movement.

From left: District Administrator Markus Bauer, Bernburg's Lord Mayor Dr Silvia Ristow and Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Sven Schulze
Salzland district

Grateful for diverse commitment that makes a difference

Following Saxony-Anhalt Day in Bernburg, District Administrator Markus Bauer praised the efforts of the district town, local clubs, aid organisations, businesses and initiatives. “That was the best publicity the Salzlandkreis could have hoped for!”

District Administrator Markus Bauer (4th from left) and Nienburg's Mayor Susann Falke (5th from left) at the official opening of the district road 2101 near Wedlitz. Other people involved in the renovation can also be seen.
Salzland district

After two months of construction - approval at Wedlitz

Salzlandkreis is renovating the last section of its district road network damaged by flooding. District Administrator Markus Bauer: “We are creating modern transport infrastructure for both residential and business areas.”

From left: District Administrator Markus Bauer, Environment Minister Prof. Dr Armin Willingmann, the Director of the State Office for Flood Protection and Water Management (LHW) Martina Große-Sudhues, Barby's Mayor Dr Jörn Weinert at the inauguration of the final section of the main dyke between Calbe (Saale) and Barby
LHW Saxony-Anhalt

Saaledeich between Barby and Calbe completely rehabilitated

Section near Groß Rosenburg upgraded to DIN standards at a cost of €4.2 million

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

Press with newspapers
District administration SLK | AdobeStock

Hunting licence examination in the Salzlandkreis district

The next hunting licence exam in the Salzlandkreis is scheduled for 18 and 19 September 2026.

Press with newspapers
District administration SLK | AdobeStock

IB Consultation Day for small and medium-sized enterprises

Well-funded on your way to self-employment with start-up and business succession loans and …

Event photo: Archaeotechnical workshop
Salzland district

Archaeological Family Day at the Salzland Museum

Sunday opening and hands-on activities with free admission

An unrecognisable woman sits on a chair in a government office and fills out an application form while waiting for her appointment.
District administration SLK | AdobeStock

Consultation days with the Commissioner for Foreigners in July and August 2026

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Armin Timler – the forgotten illustrator

New special exhibition offering a journey through regional history at the Salzland Museum

Yoga at the Pömmelte ring shrine
Salzland district, S. Dedow

Yoga at the ring shrine

Seasonal open-air programme starts again

Wild herbs at the Pömmelte ring shrine
Salzland district, S. Dedow

Wild herb workshop at the Ring Shrine

Aschersleben District Library: Onleihe is being converted

Information for Onleihe users from 10.06.2026

Further press releases

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