EMMENDINGEN, a town of Germany, in the Land of Baden, close to the Black Forest, on the Elz. Pop. It was formerly the seat of the counts of Hochberg, a cadet branch of the margraves of Baden. In 1418 it received market rights from the emperor, and in 1590 was raised to the status of a town, and walled, by Margrave Jacob III.
Emmendingen has spinning mills, tanneries and manufactories of paper, machinery and cigars. There is also trade in wine.