Maps and statistics of the Marburg-Biedenkopf district
Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf is a district in the west-central part of Hesse, Germany. It is bordered by the districts of Waldeck-Frankenberg, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen, and Lahn-Dill-Kreis. The district's capital is Marburg, a city noted for its university and historic architecture. The landscape is marked by the Lahn River and the surrounding hills. The economy is diverse, with education, healthcare, and various industries playing key roles in the region's development.