Friesenheim, municipality in the Ortenau district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Friesenheim is a municipality in southern Germany in the Ortenau region, stretching between the Black Forest and the Rhine valley and comprising five boroughs: Friesenheim, Heiligenzell, Oberschopfheim, Oberweier, and Schuttern. The town is characterized by fields, forests, and old houses with small shops and quiet streets that preserve its rural character.
Friesenheim became part of the Grand Duchy of Baden in 1803 and grew over the centuries as neighboring villages and towns were incorporated. Between 1972 and 1975, three nearby communities were added, shaping the municipality into its present form.
The name Friesenheim reflects early settlement patterns and remains alive today through local markets and festivals where neighbors gather and exchange stories. These gatherings shape the character of a place where multi-generational bonds are visible.
The municipality is easily accessible by car on Federal Road 3 or by train on the Mannheim-Basel line, making connections to larger cities straightforward. The town is small enough to explore on foot or by bike and offers basic services including schools, shops, and cafes.
The town's coat of arms was created in 1900 and displays a yellow and red design with a plowshare and billhook, reflecting the agricultural past of the region. A special attraction is the Baggersee Campingplatz Schuttern, a large pond where visitors can swim and picnic.
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