The Flag of Saale-Holzland-Kreis is the official banner representing the district (Kreis) of Saale-Holzland, located in the southwestern part of the German state of Thuringia. The flag was adopted on October 24, 1996.The design of the flag features three horizontal bands of equal size in the colors green, white, and red from top to bottom. This tricolor scheme reflects the historical coat of arms of the district, with the green symbolizing the forests (Holzland), the white representing the saltworks, and the red standing for the Saale river.The flag serves as a visual symbol that represents the identity, history, and traditions of the Saale-Holzland-Kreis, both within Germany and on an international level during various events and occasions.