Small towns, big hearts

Small Town Gems in Southwest Germany

Die Kleinstadtperle Bretten ist eine Stadt im westlichen Kraichgau mit einem bezaubernden Stadtkern.
Hospitality in SouthWest Germany

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Hospitality in SouthWest Germany

Southwest Germany’s historic towns are charming and full of character. Expect surprises on cobbled streets and in cheerful marketplaces. Discover one-of-a-kind shops, welcoming taverns and cafés; enjoy traditional dishes and delicious cakes. Have fun at festivals that reflect Baden-Württemberg’s own distinct heritage. And get out into the beautiful, unspoiled countryside, right on the doorstep.

Small town gems in Southwest Germany
Digital City Tours

Explore the Small Town Gems digitally via app!

Digital City Tours

With the “Zeigmal app” ('Show me app'), you can embark on an exciting journey of discovery through picturesque towns. At many stations, guests receive an authentic impression through augmented reality. Predefined routes and a discovery mode allow you to experience sights and stories interactively.

The app is free and available for download in the App Store without registration.

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Our Small Town Gems in&nbsp;<br>Baden-Württemberg

Enchantingly idyllic

Our Small Town Gems in 
Baden-Württemberg

Die Türme von Bad Mergentheim nach Sonnenaufgang

Bad Mergentheim

In the middle of the lovely Tauber Valley and directly on the Romantic Road, the health town of Bad Mergentheim welcomes you. Get your own impression …
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Bad Säckingen

"The Trumpeter of Säckingen", a work by Joseph Victor von Scheffel, has made the town on the High Rhine famous far and wide. Today, you can follow in …
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Marktplatz Bretten

Bretten

Philipp Melanchthon was one of the most important Reformation figures alongside Martin Luther. He was born in Bretten, in the region of Kraichgau. The …
Shopping and strolling in the Lederstrasse

Calw

Calw is a small town in the Black Forest region with plenty of history. There was a famous monastery here. And it was home to one of the world's most …
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Donaueschingen

Donaueschingen - Birthplace of the river DanubeAnyone with an interest in the Danube will love Donaueschingen, the birthplace of the river. The …
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Ehingen from above

Ehingen (Danube)

The regional centre of Ehingen (Danube) occupies a picturesque location at the foot of the Swabian Alb, with a fantastic view over the Danube valley …
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Ellwangen

A large castle and Baroque pilgrimage church dominate the town of Ellwangen. This is a place with a special history. Evidence of this is found in the …

Endingen am Kaiserstuhl

The small town gem of Endingen has the best preserved historic old town in Kaiserstuhl. It offers various tourist highlights and all sorts of …
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Freudenstadt

At the heart of this Black Forest town is the beautiful and extensive marketplace, which is the perfect place for a leisurely stroll or to take a …
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Mosbach

Located in the beautiful Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, on the Burgenstrasse and the German Half-timbered Road, which stretch along the romantic …
Nostalgic rides with the Swabian Alb Railway in Münsingen in the Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb.

Münsingen

This historic town is located in the Swabian Alb. It is the perfect place for trips into the surrounding Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb. This can …
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Nagold

Town, country, river ...  Nagold offers delightful variety Wonderful municipal charm with a historic backdrop, all surrounded by a diverse natural …
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Ruine Schauenburg Oberkirch

Oberkirch

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Radolfzell Old Town

Radolfzell am Bodensee

Surrounded by lake scenery and nature reserves with marshes and woodland – and in the centre, a vibrant town with a long history.
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Rottenburg am Neckar

Rottenburg, the picturesque cathedral town on the river Neckar, is located between the Swabian Alb and the Black Forest. The town's origins go back to …
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