The Donnersbergkreis is a district (Kreis) in the middle of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

The district is located around the highest mountain of the Palatinate, the Donnersberg with 687 m above sea level.

Both of the districts merged into the Donnersbergkreis had a wheel in their coat of arms, which are now also shown in the coat of arms of the new district.

On the left is the red wheel of the Lords of Bolanden, taken from the Kirchheim coat of arms.

The green field on the bottom with the peak symbolizes the Donnersberg, the highest elevation in the district, and the sun the importance of the sunny plains for viticulture.