Small towns, big hearts

Small Town Gems in SouthWest Germany

© Claudia und Gerald Herr

Die Kleinstadtperle Bretten ist eine Stadt im westlichen Kraichgau mit einem bezaubernden Stadtkern.

Vacation with friends

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 towns gems in SouthWest Germany

Enchantingly idyllic

Our Small Town Gems in
Baden-Württemberg

Brücke, Münster, Diebsturm

Bad Säckingen

"The trumpeter of Säckingen" is a work by Joseph Victor von Scheffel that has made this town on the upper Rhine famous for miles around. Today you …

Market Square 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 …

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 …

Ellwangen Basilica with Protestant Church

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 …

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 …

Mosbach Odenwald Blick auf Rathaus

Mosbach

The large district town of Mosbach shines with its picturesque old town with Mediterranean flair, a wide variety of owner-operated stores, cafés and …

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 …

Nagold

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

Ruine Schauenburg Oberkirch

Oberkirch

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.

The city center of Rottenburg with cathedral and town hall

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 …

Schramberg

Schramberg is situated in an incredible location: naturally immersed in the fascinating Black Forest region between beautiful meadow valleys, …

Stadtansicht SchwaebischHall 1 Foto StadtSchwaebischHall LF klein

Schwäbisch Hall

Schwäbisch Hall is a town that is like something out of a storybook. The beautifully preserved historic centre offers an ideal ambience for art and …

Tettnang

Beer, Baroque and views of the Bodensee This former seat of the Counts of Montfort boasts three castles, hop gardens in the surrounding area, and …