Weil am Rhein facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Weil am Rhein
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Townhall and market place of Weil am Rhein
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Location of Weil am Rhein within Lörrach district
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 Weil am Rhein
Location in Germany
Weil am Rhein
Location in Baden-Württemberg
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Admin. region | Freiburg | |
| District | Lörrach | |
| Subdivisions | 7 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 19.47 km2 (7.52 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 30,769 | |
| • Density | 1,580.3/km2 (4,093.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| Postal codes |
79546–79576
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| Dialling codes | 07621 | |
| Vehicle registration | LÖ | |
| Website | www.weil-am-rhein.de | |
Weil am Rhein is a lively town in Germany. It is located right on the eastern bank of the Rhine River. This special spot means it touches the borders of three countries: Switzerland, France, and Germany!
Weil am Rhein is the most southwesterly town in Germany. It's also part of a larger area called the Trinational Eurodistrict of Basel. This area includes parts of all three countries. About 30,000 people live in Weil am Rhein. The wider Eurodistrict area is home to about 830,000 people.
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Where is Weil am Rhein?
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Weil am Rhein is found at 47°35′42″N 7°36′39.6″E / 47.59500°N 7.611000°E. It is in the Lörrach district within the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The town's edge meets France to the west and Switzerland to the south. This includes the special point where all three countries meet.
Locally, Weil am Rhein is in a region known as Markgräflerland. The town's location near the Rhine River and the Black Forest gives it a special climate. This climate is great for growing grapes to make wine.
A Look Back in Time
Weil am Rhein was first mentioned in records way back in the year 786. Its original name was Willa. People think this name might have come from the Roman Empire.
In October 1702, a French general named the duc de Villars crossed the Rhine here. He fought a battle called the Battle of Friedlingen during the War of the Spanish Succession. Weil am Rhein was badly damaged because of this fight.
For a long time, farming was the main job in the town. But in the 1800s, Weil am Rhein started to grow a lot. This was helped by its good connections for transport. A big railway yard was built in 1913 to connect Weil am Rhein to Basel. Swiss textile factories also opened in the Friedlingen area of town. In 1934, a harbor was built on the Rhine River.
After the Second World War, more people moved to Weil am Rhein. This was because many refugees and people without a home needed a place to live. Between 1971 and 1975, the nearby towns of Ötlingen, Haltingen, and Märkt joined Weil am Rhein. This made Weil am Rhein a much bigger town.
Since 2014, a tram line from Basel in Switzerland now crosses the border. It ends right in Weil am Rhein, making it easy to travel between the two places.
How the Town Grew
Several smaller towns joined Weil am Rhein over the years:
- 1 December 1971: Ötlingen
- 1 January 1975: Haltingen and Märkt
- Old town symbols
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Haltingen
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Ötlingen
Friends Around the World
Weil am Rhein has special partnerships with other towns. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They help people from different places learn about each other.
Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
Huningue, France
Trebbin, Germany
Fun Things to Do
- Vitra Design Museum: This is a must-see for anyone interested in cool buildings and furniture design. The furniture company Vitra has buildings designed by famous architects like Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid. The Vitra Design Museum is also here.
- Laguna Water Park: A great place to swim and have fun in the water.
- Grün 99: This was a big garden show in 1999. The area is still a lovely park to visit.
Famous People from Weil am Rhein
Some notable people have connections to Weil am Rhein:
- Enjott Schneider (born 1950), a talented composer and writer.
- Patrik Köbele (born 1962), a politician who leads the German Communist Party (DKP).
- Christian Streich (born 1965), a well-known football player and manager.
People Connected to Weil am Rhein
- Erwin Bowien (1899–1972), a painter and writer who lived here.
- Hubert Schardin (1902–1965), a physicist who lived in Weil am Rhein.
- Artimus Pyle (born 1948), the drummer for the band Lynyrd Skynyrd. His family history traces back to Weil am Rhein.
- Martin Beneke (born 1966), a physicist who went to school in Weil am Rhein.
- Georg Norin (died 1967), a pharmacist.
Images for kids
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Map of Weil am Rhein
See also
In Spanish: Weil am Rhein para niños
