Dogern
Municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Dogern (German pronunciation: [ˈdoːɡɐn]) is a municipality in the district of Waldshut in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.
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Location of Dogern
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| Coordinates: 47°36′31″N 08°10′03″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Freiburg |
| District | Waldshut |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2017–25) | Fabian Prause[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.45 km2 (2.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 2,312 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (804/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 79804 |
| Dialling codes | 07751 |
| Vehicle registration | WT |
| Website | www.dogern.de |
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.
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.
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
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]
