Bietigheim, municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Bietigheim is a small non-urban municipality in Rastatt district, Baden-Württemberg. The settlement sits on a narrow strip of elevated land beside the Rhine and features low-rise buildings with traditional architecture, surrounded by fields and pine forests.
The settlement appears in written records from the 7th century and initially fell under Frankish control. A small chapel from the 12th century is the oldest surviving structure and reflects the area's long history of continuous occupation.
The community's name comes from its location on a hill above the Rhine valley. Local residents are called Bietjer, a name rooted in the historic trade of pine resin and wood products that once sustained the area.
The community is easily accessible by bus and car, with regular service to nearby towns. Visitors can find a train station dating from the late 1800s and a town hall on Malscher Straße for information and assistance.
The municipality displays a coat of arms with a yellow background and red cross, officially granted in 1904. This symbol reflects historical ties to the Baden region and appears in maps from the 1600s showing the area's administrative heritage.
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