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.Places of Interest
Highlights include Catholic Church of St. Blasius and Catholic Church of St. Pelagiberg.
Ramschwag Ruins
Castle
Photo: Thomei08, Public domain.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Waldkirch and Gaiserwald.
Waldkirch
Village
Gaiserwald
Village
Photo: Taxialex, Public domain.Andwil
Village
Waldkirch
- Type: Locality with 3,530 residents
- Also known as: “CH3444”
- Location: St. Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
47.4642° or 47° 27′ 51″ north
Longitude
9.303° or 9° 18′ 11″ east
Population
3,530
Elevation
767 metres (2,516 feet)
Open location code
8FVFF873+M5
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