The first documented reference to Holzen was in the year 1249.
 In recent times, Holzen has become well known for its large stork population.
 A stork refuge was built in Holzen in 1979 in hopes of re-establishing the large birds in the area, where they used to be common in medieval and early modern times.
 The storks have spread over a wide area, and are particularly noticeable in their nests on church steeples throughout the Markgräflerland.

In addition to the village offices, the Holzen Rathaus (town hall) houses the Kandern Land Registration office and the local youth center.
 New developments around Holzen complement the traditionally built Altdorf.

Wine production is an important part of the local agriculture, with 1473 ares of vineyards in the area around the village.
The first documented reference to Holzen was in the year 1249.  In recent times, Holzen has become well known for its large stork population.  A stork refuge was built in Holzen in 1979 in hopes of re-establishing the large birds in the area, where they used to be common in medieval and early modern times.  The storks have spread over a wide area, and are particularly noticeable in their nests on church steeples throughout the Markgräflerland.
In addition to the village offices, the Holzen Rathaus (town hall) houses the Kandern Land Registration office and the local youth center.  New developments around Holzen complement the traditionally built Altdorf.
Wine production is an important part of the local agriculture, with 1473 ares of vineyards in the area around the village.
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