Walddorfhäslach
Walddorfhäslach is a town in the Reutlingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was formed on 1 April 1972 when Walddorf and Häslach merged, and in 1973 it became part of the Reutlingen district.
Walddorf was mentioned in old records as Waltdorf and likely began in the 7th or 8th century. The name’s suffix -dorf shows it is a village. In 1866, the discovery of three dead trees near the church suggested its old age. Walddorf became a market town, with fairs held since at least the early 18th century. In 1707, with help from the bailiff of Tübingen, a request was sent to the Duke of Württemberg. The town of Tübingen objected, but Walddorf was considered central to the Unteramt region. The Trinitatis fair is first mentioned in 1723, and today about four markets are held each year on the main street around the town hall. Häslach dates back to around 1310; its name probably means a settlement by hazel bushes near a stream.
Today Walddorfhäslach covers about 14.44 square kilometers, sits about 440 meters above sea level, and has roughly 5,551 residents (as of 31 December 2023). The mayor is Silke Höflinger (2020–28). Postal code 72141, area code 07127, vehicle registration RT. Website: walddorfhaeslach.de
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 09:44 (CET).