Freudenstadt, Administrative district in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Description
Freudenstadt is a rural district in Baden-Württemberg that spreads across the Black Forest region, encompassing 16 municipalities with the town of Freudenstadt serving as its administrative center. The area includes both urban and rural settlements integrated within this administrative framework.
History
The district was created in 1938 as a successor to the Oberamt Freudenstadt administrative body. A major territorial reform in 1973 brought areas from the neighboring districts of Horb, Wolfach, and Hechingen into the present-day boundaries.
Culture
The district's coat of arms features a capercaillie bird set against yellow and black, drawing from old Württemberg heraldry and representing the region's forest wildlife. This emblem reflects the deep connection between the land and its natural heritage.
Practical
The district connects to neighboring regions including Rastatt, Calw, Tübingen, Zollernalb, Rottweil, and Ortenau through an integrated transportation network. Traveling between the various municipalities within and beyond the district is facilitated by these regional transport links.
Did you know?
The Neckar River winds through the southeastern part of the district, shaping the landscape of this region. Elevation varies across the territory, reaching up to 645 meters above sea level in the higher areas.
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