Altkirchen is a German municipality in the Thuringian district of Altenburger Land and belongs to the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft of the same name.GeographyNeighboring municipalitiesCommunities near Altkirchen are the city of Altenburg, Dobitschen, Drogen, Göhren, Göllnitz, Saara, and the city of Schmölln.Municipal organizationThe municipality of Altkirchen is divided into 13 districts: AltkirchenGimmelGödissaGöldschenGroßtauschwitzIllsitzJauernKleintauschwitzKratschützNöbdenPlatschützRöthenitz Trebula