Freudenstadt (district)

Infobox German district
name=Freudenstadt
state=Baden-Württemberg
capital=Freudenstadt
regierungsbezirk=Karlsruhe
region=Nordschwarzwald
area=870.68
population=122,292
population_as_of=2002
density=140
carsign=FDS
url=http://www.landkreis-freudenstadt.de

Freudenstadt is a district ("Kreis") in the middle of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Rastatt, Calw, Tübingen, Zollernalbkreis, Rottweil and the Ortenaukreis.

History

The district was created in 1938 as the successor of the "Oberamt Freudenstadt" which dates back to 1806. In 1973 it was merged with the majority of the neighboring district Horb, and some small parts of the districts Wolfach and Hechingen.

Geography

The district is located in the middle part of the Black Forest mountains. The river Neckar flows through the southeast of the district.

Coat of arms

Towns and municipalities

External links

* [http://www.landkreis-freudenstadt.de Official website] (German, English, French)