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Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis
Image:Wappen Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis.svg
Coat of arms
Country  Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Adm. region Freiburg
Region Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg
Capital Villingen-Schwenningen
Area
 • Total 1,025.23 km2 (395.84 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total 208,691
 • Density 203.5553/km2 (527.206/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration VS
Website http://www.schwarzwald-baar-kreis.de

Schwarzwald-Baar is a special area in the south of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is known as a Landkreis, which means a district or a county. This region is a great place to live and visit.

Two very important rivers start their journey here! The famous Danube River and the Neckar River both have their origins in the Schwarzwald-Baar district. Imagine, two big rivers begin in one place!

Cities and Towns in Schwarzwald-Baar

The Schwarzwald-Baar district is home to many interesting cities and towns. Each one has its own unique charm. Here are some of the main places you can find in this district:

Major Cities

  • Bad Dürrheim
  • Blumberg
  • Bräunlingen
  • Donaueschingen
  • Furtwangen im Schwarzwald
  • Hüfingen
  • Sankt Georgen im Schwarzwald
  • Triberg im Schwarzwald
  • Villingen-Schwenningen
  • Vöhrenbach

Smaller Towns and Villages

  • Brigachtal
  • Dauchingen
  • Gütenbach
  • Königsfeld im Schwarzwald
  • Mönchweiler
  • Niedereschach
  • Schonach im Schwarzwald
  • Schönwald im Schwarzwald
  • Tuningen
  • Unterkirnach

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Distrito de Selva Negra-Baar para niños

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