Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
Achern works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sasbachwalden, 10km from Mummelsee.
Achern is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 26,733, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Achern sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Achern to your route.
Achern (German pronunciation: [ˈaxɐn] ; Low Alemannic: Achre) is a city in Western Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located approximately 18 km southwest of Baden-Baden and 19 km northeast of Offenburg. Achern is the fourth largest town in the district of Ortenau (Ortenaukreis), after Offenburg, Lahr / Black ForestRead more
and Kehl.
As subsequent to the district reform in the 1970s the population passed the 20,000 mark, Achern requested to be awarded the status of Große Kreisstadt. The status was granted by the State government effective January 1, 1974. Achern collaborates with the communities of Lauf, Sasbach, and Sasbachwalden in administrative matters.
Besides Achern itself, the municipality includes the boroughs of Fautenbach, Gamshurst, Großweier, Mösbach, Oberachern, Önsbach, Sasbachried and Wagshurst.
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Achern is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 48.6311 latitude, 8.0761 longitude.
Achern has a population of approximately 26,733 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
The B500 ridge road runs 60 km from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt through dense pine forest, passing the Mummelsee lake and spa towns, with sweeping viewpoints over the Rhine plain.
10 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A dark glacial tarn beneath Hornisgrinde peak on the Black Forest High Road, wrapped in mermaid legend and pine forest.
10 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
The Black Forest High Road climbs the B500 past pine ridges, moorland lakes and panoramic pull-offs from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt.
12 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Seven cascades plunge through a wild rocky gorge beside a ruined monastery in the northern Black Forest near Oppenau.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
An elegant spa town at the edge of the Black Forest, famed for its thermal baths, casino, and the Festspielhaus concert hall.
19 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Ruined twelfth-century castle walls crown a forested ridge above spa town Baden-Baden with sweeping Rhine valley views.
20 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
A Gothic sandstone cathedral that was the world's tallest building for over two centuries.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
The historic island center of Strasbourg, a UNESCO site featuring the magnificent Gothic cathedral and charming Petite France quarter.
25 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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