Illuminated display element and method for manufacturing such a display element

The element has a planar cover (1) comprising a visible side (10), a rear side and an opening (14). A graphic element (2) is arranged at the visible side, and a lighting unit illuminates the opening. The lighting unit is partially surrounded by the opening such that the graphic element is partially peripherally illuminated by the light of the lighting unit. The cover comprises an elevation (12) in which the graphic element is arranged above the opening and/or the cover comprises a recess in which the graphic element is arranged below the opening. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing an illuminable display element.