Wetterau District

The Wetterau District is a Kreis (district) in the middle of Hesse, Germany. Neighbouring districts are Giessen, Vogelsberg, Main-Kinzig, district-free Stadt Frankfurt, Hochtaunus, Lahn-Dill.

History
The district was created in 1972 when the two districts Friedberg and Büdingen were merged.

Geography
The district is located between the Taunus mountains and the Vogelsberg volcanic mountain. The main rivers of the district are the Nidda River and the Wetter River.