Pömmelte ring shrine
© Thomas Engst (engst. FOTOGRAFIE)
A success story

10 years of the Pömmelte Ring Shrine

Large family celebration on 21 June from 5 p.m.Further information

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

District Administrator Markus Bauer (3rd from right) and Head of Department Tilo Wechselberger (2nd from right), Atzendorf's mayor Peter Rotter (left) and representatives of the contractor Jaeger Spezial- und Tiefbau GmbH + Co. KG from Bernburg at the official ground-breaking ceremony on the K 1302.
Salzland district

Now road expansion near Atzendorf

The Salzlandkreis is investing in transport infrastructure using special funds from the federal government. “We are channelling this directly into our community and business hub,” said District Administrator Markus Bauer at the ground-breaking ceremony on the K 1302.

The photo was taken during the on-site visit and shows Headmistress Heike Hampe (2nd from right) and her deputy, Anja Gerth (left), in conversation with District Administrator Markus Bauer and Head of Department Anke Meyer (right).
Salzland district

Space for modern "Lebensweg" special school in Bernburg

Salzlandkreis is expanding. Classes are currently also being held in the refurbished rooms on Tolstoiallee – the headteacher and district administrator in conversation during a tour.

Press with newspapers
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Digital student ticket

Salzlandkreis develops its own online service: Applications for school pupils can now be submitted via a portal that is unique in the state. “We are becoming increasingly digital because it speeds up processes,” says District Administrator Markus Bauer.

The picture shows firefighters during a real fire drill in Bernburg.
© BOS112 Risc-Management GmbH

Exercise under real conditions

For the first time, Salzlandkreis is offering specialised training for firefighters who use breathing apparatus. District Administrator Markus Bauer: “Protecting those who dedicate themselves to the community.” The district fire chief praises the specialist unit’s commitment.

Güsten Mayor Michael Kruse (left), District Administrator Markus Bauer and Schönebeck Mayor Bert Knoblauch at the signing of the agreements at the district administration office in Bernburg.
Salzland district

Extension of cycle path in Schönebeck and Güsten agreed

District Administrator and Mayor sign the local government agreements and bring an end to the long-running legal dispute over the district levy. Markus Bauer: “Let’s look ahead and work together to shape the Salzlandkreis as a place to live and do business.”

Prime Minister Schulze inaugurates Mercury's new plant engineering centre
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Prime Minister Schulze inaugurates Mercury's new plant engineering centre

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

District House 1 in Bernburg (Saale)
© Thomas Engst (engst. FOTOGRAFIE)

Invest and qualify - double benefit

For small and medium-sized enterprises

Press with newspapers
District administration SLK | AdobeStock

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 of the Commissioner for Foreigners in May and June 2026

Press with newspapers
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Happiness with obstacles - when children need support

Salzlandkreis is looking for new foster parents. At three information events, his ...

Pömmelte ring shrine
© Thomas Engst (engst. FOTOGRAFIE)

Beltane with special guided tour and wish tree decorating

Salzlandkreis invites you to the ring shrine on 30 April.

Pömmelte ring shrine
© Thomas Engst (engst. FOTOGRAFIE)

Himmelswege - knowledge up close

Salzlandkreis invites you to a series of lectures in its anniversary year. From April to October ...

Farhad Billimoria, Uta Schiffermüller, Jan Michael Horstmann, Mariko Okabayashi, Jerzy Bojanowski
© Mitteldeutsche Kammerphilharmonie Schönebeck

"Dancing Cones" at the end of the Philharmonic Chamber Concert season

Final concert of the Mitteldeutsche Kammerphilharmonie Schönebeck at the Salzlandmuseum Schönebeck

Press with newspapers
District administration SLK | AdobeStock

Funding for children's and youth camps

Call for applications for the funding of children's and youth leisure activities in 2026

Further press releases

active. together. networked.

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