Wald facts for kids

Wald is a German word that means "forest" or "woodland." It's a common name for many places, especially in countries where German is spoken. This is why you'll find several towns and villages called Wald in different parts of Europe.

Places Named Wald

Many towns and communities share the name Wald. These places are often found in areas that were historically covered by forests or are still surrounded by them today.

Wald in Austria

Austria is a country in Central Europe, known for its mountains and beautiful landscapes. Two places named Wald are located here:

• Wald am Schoberpass is a municipality in the state of Styria. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or a group of villages.
• Wald im Pinzgau is another municipality, found in the state of Salzburg. This area is famous for its stunning Alpine scenery.

Wald in Germany

Germany is a large country in Central Europe, and it also has several places named Wald:

• Wald, Baden-Württemberg is a municipality in the state of Baden-Württemberg, located in the southwest of Germany.
• Wald, Upper Palatinate is a municipality in the district of Cham, which is part of Bavaria. Bavaria is the largest state in Germany, known for its rich culture.
• Wald (Allgäu) is another municipality in Bavaria, specifically in the Ostallgäu district. The Allgäu region is famous for its rolling hills and dairy farming.

Wald in Switzerland

Switzerland is a mountainous country in Central Europe, known for its beautiful lakes and high peaks. It also has places named Wald:

• Wald, Appenzell Ausserrhoden is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. A canton in Switzerland is like a state or a province.
• Wald, Bern is a municipality in the canton of Bern, which is one of the largest cantons in Switzerland.
• Wald, Zürich is a municipality in the canton of Zürich, which is home to Switzerland's largest city, Zürich.

See also

In Spanish: Wald para niños