Ortenaukreis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ortenaukreis
District
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Baden-Württemberg
Adm. region	Freiburg
Region	Südlicher Oberrhein
Capital	Offenburg
Area
• Total	1,860.74 km2 (718.44 sq mi)
Population  (12.31.2008)
• Total	417,613
• Density	224.4338/km2 (581.2809/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	OG, KEL, LR, WOL
Website	www.ortenaukreis.de

Ortenaukreis is a special area in the west of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is known as a Landkreis, which means a district. This district is a place where many towns and villages work together.

What is Ortenaukreis?

Ortenaukreis is one of the largest districts in Baden-Württemberg. It is located in the southwestern part of Germany. The main city and capital of the district is Offenburg. About 417,000 people live in Ortenaukreis.

This district is like a big county. It helps organize things for the people living there. It takes care of schools, roads, and other important services. The name "Ortenau" comes from an old region.

Where is Ortenaukreis located?

The Ortenaukreis district is in a beautiful part of Germany. It is close to the Black Forest mountains. The mighty Rhine river forms its western border. This river also separates Germany from France.

Being so close to France makes Ortenaukreis a special place. It has a mix of German and French influences. The landscape includes rich farmlands and rolling hills.

Joining Hands Across Borders

Did you know that Ortenaukreis works closely with a city in France? France and Germany have created something called the Strasbourg-Ortenau Eurodistrict. This is a special partnership. It connects Ortenaukreis with the bigger city of Strasbourg in France.

What is a Eurodistrict?

A Eurodistrict is like a team-up between areas in different countries. It helps people from both sides of the border work together. They can share ideas and resources. This makes it easier for people to travel, work, and study across the border. The Strasbourg-Ortenau Eurodistrict helps build friendships. It also helps with economic growth in both regions.

Towns and Villages

Towns and municipalities in Ortenaukreis

Ortenaukreis is made up of many different towns and villages. Some of these are larger cities, while others are smaller communities. Each place has its own unique charm and history.

Here are some of the important cities in the district:

• Achern
• Ettenheim
• Gengenbach
• Kehl
• Lahr (Schwarzwald)
• Offenburg (the capital city)
• Oberkirch
• Wolfach

And here are some of the many municipalities (smaller towns and villages):

• Appenweier
• Durbach
• Friesenheim
• Kappelrodeck
• Rust (Baden) - This town is famous for a big theme park!
• Seelbach
• Willstätt

These towns and villages work together as part of the Ortenaukreis district. They all contribute to the life and culture of the region.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Ortenau para niños