Landkreis Freudenstadt Flag for Indoor & Outdoor Use

The Landkreis Freudenstadt flag features black and yellow colours with the district’s distinctive capercaillie coat of arms. A male woodland grouse displaying its tail stands on a black branch against a golden shield, giving this regional flag a direct connection to the Black Forest.

This is the flag of the administrative district of Freudenstadt in Baden-Württemberg, not the municipal flag of the city of Freudenstadt. Choose it for a collection of German district flags or as a reminder of your connection to the region.

A Black Forest Bird with a Place in Local History

The capercaillie motif dates to 1926, when the former Oberamt Freudenstadt adopted its own coat of arms. A locally familiar bird was chosen to represent an area with diverse territorial origins. The emblem initially appeared in a stained-glass window at the district hospital. After the 1973 district reform, the existing design was retained and confirmed on 3 September 1973.

The Meaning of the Capercaillie and Colours

The displaying capercaillie connects the emblem with the Black Forest and the district’s former princely hunting grounds. Black and gold recall the traditional heraldic colours of Württemberg. On the flag, gold is represented by yellow. The bird is a capercaillie, not an eagle or an ordinary farmyard rooster.

Fabric, Stitching and Attachment

The flag is made from 115 g/m² polyester with reinforced edges and double-stitched seams. Two rust-resistant brass grommets provide attachment points for a compatible flagpole or display fixture.

• 115 g/m² polyester fabric
• Reinforced edges and double-stitched seams
• Two rust-resistant brass grommets
• Water-resistant material with UV protection
• Single-sided print, approximately 90% visible in reverse on the back
• Suitable for indoor and normal outdoor display
• Washable at 30°C
• Free worldwide standard shipping

Available Sizes

Select a size that suits your mounting equipment and allows the fabric to move without catching on nearby surfaces.

Display and Care

The capercaillie design makes an interesting addition to local history displays, flag collections and rooms with a Black Forest theme. The smaller sizes suit close-up viewing of the coat of arms, while larger sizes offer greater visibility at a distance.

Wash at 30°C using a gentle cycle and mild detergent, then air-dry completely before storage. Avoid bleach. For outdoor display, take the flag down during storms and strong winds. UV protection helps reduce fading but does not prevent normal weathering.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does this flag represent the city or the district?

It represents Landkreis Freudenstadt, the district. The city of Freudenstadt uses a different municipal flag and coat of arms.

2. Which bird appears on the coat of arms?

It is a male capercaillie, known in German as an Auerhahn, shown displaying on a branch.

3. What do the black and yellow colours mean?

They correspond to the black and gold of the district coat of arms and recall Württemberg’s heraldic colours.

4. How is the flag attached?

It has two brass grommets for fastening to compatible mounting equipment. This version uses grommets rather than a pole sleeve.

5. Will the design look the same on the back?

No. The flag is printed on one side, with approximately 90% visibility of the mirrored design on the reverse.