Dogern

Dogern
Location of Dogern within Waldshut district
Location of Dogern
Dogern
Dogern
Coordinates: 47°36′31″N 08°10′03″E / 47.60861°N 8.16750°E / 47.60861; 8.16750
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Admin. regionFreiburg
DistrictWaldshut
Government
 • Mayor (2017–25) Fabian Prause[1]
Area
 • Total
7.45 km2 (2.88 sq mi)
Elevation
315 m (1,033 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)[2]
 • Total
2,254
 • Density303/km2 (784/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
79804
Dialling codes07751
Vehicle registrationWT
Websitewww.dogern.de

Dogern (German pronunciation: [ˈdoːɡɐn]) is a municipality in the district of Waldshut in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.

Twin towns

Dogern is twinned with:

  • Le Grand-Lemps, France, since 1988

See also

  • List of cities and towns in Germany

Geography

Dogern is located in the district of Waldshut in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Dogern is one of the few settlements of Hochrhein, which is not directly located on the river of the boarder to Swiss.[3]

History

The name Dogern appeared 1128 with a Kreuzritter Henricus a Dogern and not as a community.

In 1284 the village belong to Johaniterkommende in Klingnau/Swiss.

The Johanniter sold the village rights on 1335 to Kloster Königsfelden/Swiss.

When the Reformation time was abolished, Kanton Bern took over property and rights for around 150 years.

After that it was sold on 1684 through a contract to Kloster St. Blasien.

In 1806 after the abolition Dogern came to Baden.

Dogern was a main town the suitability of Dogern[4][5]

Administration and Governance

The Mayor is Fabian Prause who was born on 08/08/1988 in Waldshut- Tiengen and chose to be the leader department of streets from 01/03/2013 until 03/12/2017.

He is also the Chairman of DRK Ortsverbands Dogern, second chairman of supporter club SV Dogern and deputy chairman of Wastewater association Vorderes Albtal.

Since 04. December 2017 he has been the mayor of the community Dogern and is married to Stephanie Prause.[1]

Partnership

In 1988 Dogern made a Partnership with the French community of Le Grand-Lemps.

They support all activities that develop the Partnership.

That includes the organisation of group trips, student exchanges and hosts.[6]

Demographics

According to the 2024 census, Dogern has a population of 2,254.[2]

Economy

There is a mixture of Industry, craft Business, service provides and retailers forms the backbone of the local economy.

Very important employers are for example Sedus Stoll AG. They are producing offices furniture, especially chairs.

Another important company is furniture market dogern. Which is producing a lot of important things for living. For example kitchens, sofas or decorations to make your home look better.[7]

Landmarks and Attractions

Notable landmarks include church St. Clemens, Partnership fountain in Rosengarten and suitability Master monument.

Tourist destinations include viewpoint of Rüttibuck and Bürgelrain.[8]

Coat of arms

It's in form of a shield in the front in silver (white) on a green background a fir tree at the back on blue a golden ( yellow) moon with face.[3]

References

  1. ^ Aktuelle Wahlergebnisse, Staatsanzeiger, accessed 15 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Tabellengruppe 12411: Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes zum 31. Dezember 2024" [Update of the population as of 31 December 2024] (in German). Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg.
  3. ^ "Dogern - Detailseite - LEO-BW".
  4. ^ "Gemeinde Dogern | Geschichte Dogern |". www.dogern.de. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  5. ^ "Dogern historisch". www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info (in German). Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  6. ^ "Gemeinde Dogern | Partnergemeinde |". www.dogern.de. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  7. ^ "Gemeinde Dogern | Unsere Unternehmen |". www.dogern.de. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  8. ^ "Gemeinde Dogern | Lieblingsplätzle |". www.dogern.de. Retrieved 2025-12-08.