Achern
Sign in to saveAchern (; ) is a city in Western Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located approximately 18 km southwest of Baden-Baden and 19 km northeast of Offenburg. Achern is the fourth largest town in the district of Ortenau (Ortenaukreis), after Offenburg, Lahr / Black Forest and Kehl.
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Achern is a city in Western Baden-Württemberg, Germany, situated about 18 kilometers southwest of Baden-Baden and 19 kilometers northeast of Offenburg. It is the fourth largest town in the Ortenau district, making it an important regional center in the area.
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- History
- History of the boroughs
- Religions
- District reform
- Demographics
- Government
- City Council
- Mayor
- Mayors since 1905
- Flag and coat of arms
- People, culture and architecture
- Theater
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Achern (; ) is a city in Western Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located approximately 18 km southwest of Baden-Baden and 19 km northeast of Offenburg. Achern is the fourth largest town in the district of Ortenau (Ortenaukreis), after Offenburg, Lahr / Black Forest and Kehl.
As subsequent to the district reform in the 1970s the population passed the 20,000 mark, Achern requested to be awarded the status of Große Kreisstadt. The status was granted by the State government effective January 1, 1974. Achern collaborates with the communities of Lauf, Sasbach, and Sasbachwalden in administrative matters.