Waldkirch
Waldkirch is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located 15 kilometers northeast of Freiburg im Breisgau. While the English translation of its name is Forest Church, it is known as the "town of mechanical organs", where fairground organs played on the streets were long manufactured by such well-known firms as Carl Frei, Andreas Ruth and Son, and Wilhelm Bruder and Sons.- Locality with about 3,530 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 770 metres (2,520 feet)
- …is also known as “CH3444”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Catholic Church of St. Blasius and Catholic Church of St. Pelagiberg.
Ramschwag Ruins
Castle
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Places in the Area
Nearby places include Waldkirch and Gaiserwald.
Waldkirch
Village
Waldkirch is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of St. Gallen in the canton of St.
Gaiserwald
Village
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Gaiserwald is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of St. Gallen in the canton of St. Gaiserwald is situated 5 km southeast of Waldkirch.
Andwil
Village
Andwil is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of St. Gallen in the canton of St. Andwil is situated 3½ km southwest of Waldkirch.
Waldkirch
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Latitude
47.4642° or 47° 27′ 51″ north
Longitude
9.303° or 9° 18′ 11″ east
Open location code
8FVFF873+M5
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