Heitersheim

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Heitersheim is a city in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg. It has a population of 5,758.

[edit] Geography

The city is located in Markgräflerland in South Baden. The city contains older central part Heiterscheim and newer Gallenweiler.

[edit] History

  • 777. The city is mentioned for the first time in Lorscher codex
  • 1810. The becomes a city
  • 1847. Railway Freiburg - Basel passes through city
  • 1971. Unification with Gallenweiler

[edit] Partner Cities

The Austrian community Vandan is as of 1991 the Partner city of Heitersheim.

Coordinates: 47°53′N 7°40′E

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