Waldenbuch
| Waldenbuch | ||
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  Waldenbuch | ||
Location of Waldenbuch within Böblingen district 
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| Coordinates: 48°38′14″N 9°7′54″E / 48.63722°N 9.13167°ECoordinates: 48°38′14″N 9°7′54″E / 48.63722°N 9.13167°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart | |
| District | Böblingen | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Michael Lutz | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 22.70 km2 (8.76 sq mi) | |
| Population (2012-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 8,461 | |
| • Density | 370/km2 (970/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 71111 | |
| Dialling codes | 07157 | |
| Vehicle registration | BB | |
| Website | www.waldenbuch.de | |
Waldenbuch is a town in the district of Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
It is the home of the popular Ritter Sport brand of chocolate.
Geography
Geographical location
Panoramic view over Waldenbuch
Waldenbuch is situated at an altitude reaching from 340 to 460 meters on the northern edge of Schönbuch forest, 16 km south of Stuttgart.
Districts
Waldenbuch consists of the districts Sonnenhang, Kalkofen, Weilerberg, Glashütte, Stadtkern ("Städtle"), Liebenau and Hasenhof.
History
The first documented mention of Waldenbuch is from 1296.
Sights and culture
In the centre of Waldenbuch is the town's landmark Schloss Waldenbuch. The castle is the domicile of the Museum der Alltagskultur, one of the most important museums of folk culture in Germany.
References
- ↑ "Gemeinden in Deutschland mit Bevölkerung am 31.12.2012 (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011)". Statistisches Bundesamt (in German). 12 November 2013.
External links
- The official website of Waldenbuch (German)
- Stuttgart tourist site on Waldenbuch (English)
- Museum der Alltagskultur (Museum of Everyday Life)
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