The district was established in 1972 by merging the former districts of Neuburg and Schrobenhausen.
Geography
Aresing, ND - Oberlauterbach östl - Paartal 01
The district consists of the previously swampy areas between the Danube and Paar rivers, that are called the Donaumoos. North of the Danube the district includes a small part of the Altmühl Valley Nature Park.
Coat of arms
The coat of arms displays:
the bear's head from the city arms of Schrobenhausen