Schönebeck was a district (Kreis) in the middle of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) the district-free city Magdeburg, the districts Jerichower Land, Anhalt-Zerbst, Köthen, Bernburg, Aschersleben-Staßfurt and Bördekreis.

1946 Schönebeck became a district-free city, but was reincorporated into the district in 1950 and became the new administrative seat.

It was also renamed to Landkreis Schönebeck then to represent the change of capital.

Main rivers in the district are the Elbe and the Saale.