District Heidenheim

Heidenheim district is located in eastern Baden-Württemberg on the Swabian Alb plateau and contains eleven municipalities with Heidenheim an der Brenz as its administrative center. The territory includes rolling hills, forested areas, and several small to medium-sized towns connected through local roads.

The area formed in the early 19th century from the Oberamt Heidenheim and expanded when it merged with Oberamt Giengen. These administrative reforms shaped the region into its current form.

Each town and village maintains Swabian traditions and local dialect that visitors encounter in daily life and local gatherings. These cultural features shape how people interact and celebrate across the district.

Visitors can reach the main administrative services in Heidenheim an der Brenz, where information about the district is available. The area is well connected by local roads, and bus services link the different municipalities throughout the region.

The coat of arms displays colors from the Lords of Hellenstein and features a castle tower representing the many medieval fortifications scattered throughout the area. These ruins and fortified structures remain visible landmarks across the district today.

Location: Stuttgart Government Region

Capital city: Heidenheim an der Brenz

Elevation above the sea: 599 m

Shares border with: Günzburg, Dillingen, Donau-Ries, Alb-Donau-Kreis, Göppingen, Ostalbkreis

Website: http://landkreis-heidenheim.de

GPS coordinates: 48.64000,10.12000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:56