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 gave Niederstotzingen to Wilhelm von Riedheim with orders to expand and fortify the town.  The city has held this designation ever since, except for a short period during the 19th century.