landmark
Dinkelsbühl
The Romantic Road's quieter answer to Rothenburg: a completely walled medieval town untouched by war, ringed by sixteen towers and four gatehouses, and mercifully short on tour coaches.
24 km · about 25 min drive
EuropeGermanyBaden-Wurttemberg
Bopfingen
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
About Bopfingen
Bopfingen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kirchheim am Ries, 55km from Kochertal Viaduct.
Bopfingen is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Kirchheim am Ries, about 4 km away.
Bopfingen (German pronunciation: [ˈbɔpfɪŋən] ; Swabian: Bopfeng) is a small city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated in the Ostalbkreis, between Aalen and Nördlingen. It consists of the city Bopfingen itself and its suburbs Aufhausen, Baldern, Flochberg, Kerkingen, Oberdorf, Schloßberg, Trochtelfingen, andRead more
Unterriffingen.
Bopfingen is famous for its landmark Ipf, a table mountain which forms part of the northeastern end of the Schwäbische Alb. To the east lies Bavaria and the meteor crater Nördlinger Ries.
The first known settlers came to the area 8000 years ago in the Holocene. Also Celtic and Roman relics were found. It was first mentioned between 775 and 850 AD in a deed of foundation of "Traditiones Fuldenses" where it was called "Pophingen".
Where to Stay in Bopfingen
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Bopfingen.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Bopfingen.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bopfingen?
Within an hour or so of Bopfingen: Dinkelsbühl (24 km), LEGOLAND Deutschland (48 km), Kochertal Viaduct (55 km), Rothenburg ob der Tauber (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Bopfingen?
The nearest famous roads are Solituderennen, Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) and Oberjoch Jochstrasse.
Where is Bopfingen?
Bopfingen is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, about 4 km from Kirchheim am Ries.
Road trip
Drive to Bopfingen
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Bopfingen. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 12,606
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Baden-Wurttemberg
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 48.8585, 10.3542
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
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 GermanyTags
Worth the detour from Bopfingen
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
LEGOLAND Deutschland
Bavarian LEGOLAND resort with over 55 million LEGO bricks creating interactive rides and models.
48 km · about 55 min drive
bridge
Kochertal Viaduct
Europe's tallest road bridge by pillar height carries the A6 some 185 m above the Kocher valley near Geislingen.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
One of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns, with half-timbered houses, intact city walls, and a famous Christmas market.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Bopfingen
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 55 kmKochertal ViaductEurope's tallest road bridge by pillar height carries the A6 some 185 m above the Kocher valley near Geislingen.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Bopfingen.
Plan a trip around Bopfingen
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Bopfingen.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.