In the 14th century, Heidweiler had its first documentary mention as Heidwyler.

Beginning in 1794, Heidweiler lay under French rule.

The council is made up of 6 council members, who were elected by majority vote at the municipal election held on 7 June 2009, and the honorary mayor as chairman.

[3] The German blazon reads: Schild gespalten, vorn in Grün silberner Rost, hinten in Silber zwei rote Pfähle.

The municipality's arms might in English heraldic language be described thus: Per pale vert a gridiron argent, the handle to dexter chief, and argent two pallets gules.