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Bruchsal

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe

About Bruchsal

Bruchsal works well as a base: 10 minutes from Forst, 38km from Deutsche Weinstraße.

Bruchsal is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 47,784, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bruchsal 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 Bruchsal to your route.

About Bruchsal

Bruchsal (German pronunciation: [ˈbʁʊxzaːl] ; orig. Bruohselle, Bruaselle, historically known in English as Bruxhall) is a city at the western edge of the Kraichgau, approximately 20 km northeast of Karlsruhe in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located on Bertha Benz Memorial Route. Bruchsal is the

Read more largest city in the district of Karlsruhe and is known for being Europe's largest asparagus producer and one of the economic centers of the region of Karlsruhe. The Bruchsal area also includes the cities and towns of Bad Schönborn, Forst, Hambrücken, Karlsdorf-Neuthard, Kraichtal, Kronau, Oberhausen-Rheinhausen, Östringen, Philippsburg, Ubstadt-Weiher and Waghäusel. Until 1972 Bruchsal was the seat of the district of Bruchsal, which was merged into the district of Karlsruhe as a result of the district reform, effective January 1, 1973. Bruchsal's population passed the 20,000 mark around 1955. When the new Body of Municipal Law for Baden-Württemberg went into effect on April 1, 1956, the city was therefore immediately awarded Große Kreisstadt status. In addition, Bruchsal cooperates with the neighboring communities of Forst, Hambrücken and Karlsdorf-Neuthard in administrative matters.

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Where is Bruchsal located?

Bruchsal is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.1243 latitude, 8.5980 longitude.

What is the population of Bruchsal?

Bruchsal has a population of approximately 47,784 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
47,784
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Baden-Wurttemberg
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.1243, 8.5980

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Bruchsal

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Maulbronn Monastery

The best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex north of the Alps, a tranquil UNESCO ensemble of Gothic cloisters.

21 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Hockenheimring

German Grand Prix circuit in the Rhine Valley with a museum, driving experiences, and regular track day events.

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Technik Museum Speyer

Sister museum to Sinsheim featuring a Boeing 747, submarine, and extensive collection of vintage and classic automobiles.

24 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Speyer Cathedral

The world's largest surviving Romanesque church, this imperial cathedral holds the tombs of eight German emperors and kings.

24 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Technik Museum Sinsheim

Massive technology museum with Concorde and Tu-144 jets on the roof plus hundreds of classic cars and Formula 1 racers.

25 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Heidelberg Castle

A partly ruined Renaissance castle overlooking the city of Heidelberg, one of Germany's most important Renaissance structures.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Erlebnispark Tripsdrill

Charming Swabian-themed park near Stuttgart combining traditional German culture with exciting rides and a wildlife park.

35 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Deutsche Weinstraße

Germany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Bruchsal

  • 38 kmDeutsche WeinstraßeGermany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
  • 51 kmSolituderennenA 11.4km road circuit through the forest west of Stuttgart that drew 300,000 spectators to Grand Prix races in the 1960s. The public roads still run the old lap past Schloss Solitude, and the course is entirely drivable today.
  • 63 kmSchwarzwaldhochstrasse (Black Forest High Road)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.
  • 64 kmSchwarzwaldhochstraßeThe Black Forest High Road climbs the B500 past pine ridges, moorland lakes and panoramic pull-offs from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt.

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 Bruchsal.

Forst

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 7,539

Ubstadt-Weiher

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5 km awayPop. 12,730

Karlsdorf-Neuthard

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 9,329

Hambrücken

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 5,302

Gondelsheim

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 3,183

Graben-Neudorf

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 11,697

Weingarten

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 9,556

Kraichtal

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 14,416

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