As of October 1, 2000 the area of the city (including all external proprieties, such as forests) was 4,276 ha.
The city was first mentioned in 885.
Almost the entire city has been destroyed (1634) during the Thirty Years War, the citizens either killed or deported. Rebuilt after the war.
The existing core part of the town dates back to the years between 1640 and 1700. Its fortifications are now nicely restored.
Principal office of the World's biggest chainsaw manufacturer.