As of: February 21, 2024, 2:22 p.m
By: Sina Alonso Garcia
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Village romance in Baden-Württemberg: The smallest community in the state may not have many residents, but it does have some special features to offer.
Böllen - It's an idyllic location, surrounded by nature, forests and lush greenery: Böllen, a tranquil village in the Lörrach district, is a beautiful place.
With just 100 inhabitants, the community in the Black Forest is considered the smallest in Baden-Württemberg.
But be careful: there is more to this place than you would expect at first glance.
What is remarkable about Böllen is, on the one hand, the difference in height within the community.
The district ranges from 585 meters up to 1,300 meters - a difference of 715 meters.
Very few communities in the Black Forest can boast height differences of this magnitude.
Böllen is located on the southeast slope of the Belchen – one of the most beautiful mountains in the Black Forest.
Small but mighty: Böllen, the village of strong men
Böllen has an altitude difference of an impressive 715 meters - only a few communities in the Black Forest can boast that.
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It's not just the topographical landscape of Böllen that surprises.
You might also want to take a closer look at the residents.
The village is feared worldwide because of its strong men.
When it comes to tug-of-war, no one can fool the people of Böllen.
Yes, you read that right: The Böllen Tug of War Friends are involved in the Tug of War Bundesliga and are represented in international competitions.
The Bölleners have already brought 38 German championship titles to the Black Forest.
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population |
101 |
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Area |
567 hectares |
Height above sea level |
585 - 1,300 meters |
Community structure/districts |
Schönau municipal administration association in the Black Forest |
mayor |
Bruno Kiefer |
To really get to know the village of 100 souls, you can spend the night in one of the two accommodation providers in the village.
Outdoor fans will find the ideal starting point for long hikes or mountain bike tours here.
You can find the most beautiful excursion destinations in the Black Forest in our overview.
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If you want to celebrate a party with all the residents of Böllen, you don't have to rent a hall: the 100 residents of Baden-Württemberg's smallest community fit into 33 square meters - i.e. in a standard one-room apartment.
This emerges from a recent press release from the State Statistical Office, which attempted to illustrate population data in an unusual way.
The calculation assumes that three people stand per square meter.
State statistics: Not always as dry as expected
Pure idyll: You can endure it in Böllen in the Black Forest.
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In its unusual presentation of population statistics, the State Statistical Office also calculated that all of the state's residents could fit on a single island in Baden-Württemberg.
It becomes clear: Statistics does not always have to be dry.
The smallest municipality in terms of inhabitants should not be confused with the smallest municipality in terms of area in Baden-Württemberg, which
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recently reported on.