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Furtwangen

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe

About Furtwangen

Furtwangen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Gütenbach, 7km from Black Forest.

Furtwangen is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 9,655, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Furtwangen 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 Furtwangen to your route.

About Furtwangen

Furtwangen University (HFU) is a German University of applied science with its main location in Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and two more campuses in Villingen-Schwenningen and Tuttlingen. The HFU is part of the "International Lake Constance University Network" (IBH) as well as part of the

Read more Franco-German University (FGU). It offers degree programmes in the health sciences, computer science, engineering, international business, digital media, business information systems and business administration and engineering.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Where is Furtwangen located?

Furtwangen is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 48.0516 latitude, 8.2072 longitude.

What is the population of Furtwangen?

Furtwangen has a population of approximately 9,655 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
9,655
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Baden-Wurttemberg
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
48.0516, 8.2072

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 Furtwangen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Black Forest

Dense evergreen forest region of southwestern Germany famous for cuckoo clocks, cherry cake, and scenic hiking trails.

7 km · about 15 min drive

cafe

Hexenlochmühle

An 1825 mill with two working waterwheels deep in the 'witches' hollow' ravine between St. Märgen and Furtwangen, now a Black Forest café known for gateau, schnitzel, house-smoked ham and cuckoo clocks.

7 km · about 15 min drive

waterfall

Triberg Waterfalls

Germany's highest waterfalls cascade 163 metres through seven stages in the heart of the Black Forest.

9 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Titisee

A glacial lake in the southern Black Forest surrounded by forested hills, popular for swimming, boating, and winter sports.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Feldberg

The Black Forest's highest summit at 1,493 m offers Alps-to-Vosges panoramas and a chairlift up to the windswept ridge.

25 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Freiburg Minster

A red-sandstone Gothic masterpiece whose lacy openwork spire towers over a market square at the edge of the Black Forest.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Freiburg im Breisgau

The sunny gateway to the Black Forest, with a Gothic minster, Bächle waterways in the old town, and a vibrant university atmosphere.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Europa-Park

Germany's largest theme park with over 100 rides across 18 European-themed areas in the Black Forest region.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Furtwangen

  • 25 kmFeldbergThe Black Forest's highest summit at 1,493 m offers Alps-to-Vosges panoramas and a chairlift up to the windswept ridge.
  • 61 kmSchwarzwaldhochstraßeThe Black Forest High Road climbs the B500 past pine ridges, moorland lakes and panoramic pull-offs from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt.
  • 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.
  • 65 kmRoute des Vins d'AlsaceA 170 km wine road threading flower-decked villages and vine-clad hills below the Vosges mountains.
  • 69 kmAlsace Wine RouteA 170-kilometer scenic wine road winding through vine-covered hills and storybook villages from Marlenheim to Thann.
  • 73 kmMont Sainte-OdileClifftop abbey at 764 m on a Vosges spur, Alsace's holiest site, with terrace views across the Rhine plain and the mysterious 10-km 'Pagan Wall' megalithic enclosure in the woods below.

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 Furtwangen.

Gütenbach

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km away

Schönwald

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 2,548

Vöhrenbach

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 4,167

Triberg

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 5,275

Sankt Märgen

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 1,850

Schonach im Schwarzwald

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 4,259

Eisenbach

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 2,254

Unterkirnach

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 2,895

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