The district was established in 1972 by merging the former districts of Neuburg and Schrobenhausen.
Geography
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