:Freudenstadt (district)
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{{Infobox German district
|name=Freudenstadt
|image_flag=Flagge Landkreis Freudenstadt.svg
|image_coa=Wappen Landkreis Freudenstadt.svg
|state=Baden-Württemberg
|capital=Freudenstadt
|regierungsbezirk=Karlsruhe
|area=870.68
|Kreisschlüssel = 08237
| district_admin = Klaus Michael Rückert
| admin_party = CDU
|carsign=FDS|
|url={{url|https://www.landkreis-freudenstadt.de/}}
|map={{Germany district OSM map|parent_subdivision=Q985}}
}}
Freudenstadt is a Landkreis (district) 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 dated back to 1806. In 1973 it was merged with the majority of the neighboring district of Horb, and some small parts of the districts of 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
| valign=top | Image:Wappen Landkreis Freudenstadt.svg | The coat of arms displays a capercaillie, which once was quite common in the area. The colors yellow and black are chosen as they are the colors of Württemberg. |
Towns and municipalities
{{Imagemap Germany district FDS|Karte Landkreis Freudenstadt.png|300px{{!}}thumb{{!}}Clickable map of towns and municipalities in the district}}
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References
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External links
{{commons category|Landkreis Freudenstadt}}
- [https://www.landkreis-freudenstadt.de/ Official website] (German, English, French)
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{{Cities and towns in Freudenstadt (district)}}
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