In 1366 Emperor Charles IV gave Niederstotzingen to Wilhelm von Riedheim with a directive to expand and fortify the city. The city was granted the status of a city which it has held ever since (except for a short interruption in the 19th century).
In 1366, Emperor Charles IV granted Niederstotzingen to Wilhelm von Riedheim, instructing him to develop and strengthen the city. The city has maintained its current status ever since (with a brief interruption in the 19th century).