Bonndorf im Schwarzwald, town in the Waldshut district in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Bonndorf im Schwarzwald is a town in southwestern Germany in the Waldshut district, situated at elevations between 600 and 1050 meters (roughly 2000 to 3400 feet). The town comprises Bonndorf and several smaller villages surrounded by forests, meadows, and the Wutach river.
Bonndorf was first mentioned in 1223 and received city rights in 1891, though this was later revoked. In 1951, the town regained city status, which has defined its identity as a town in the Black Forest ever since.
The name Bonndorf may derive from beans once grown here or from the forests that surround the area. The town celebrates traditional festivals like Fasnet, where residents gather in colorful costumes to enjoy music, dancing, and parades, which strengthens community bonds and brings people together.
The town is well equipped with schools, shops, medical facilities, and a library for daily needs. Numerous walking trails pass through surrounding forests and hills, with Lindenbuck as the town's local peak offering popular destinations.
The town's coat of arms displays a silver lion on a blue background, a symbol already in use since 1304. The name may stem from an old custom where citizens used beans for voting.
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