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Geislingen an der Steige

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe

About Geislingen an der Steige

Geislingen an der Steige is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Bad Überkingen, 23km from Blautopf.

Geislingen an der Steige is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 28,655, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Geislingen an der Steige 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 Geislingen an der Steige to your route.

About Geislingen an der Steige

Geislingen an der Steige (German pronunciation: [ˈɡaɪslɪŋən ʔan deːɐ̯ ˈʃtaɪɡə], lit. 'Geislingen on the Climb') is surrounded by the heights of the Swabian Alb and embedded in 5 valleys. It is a town in the district of Göppingen in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The name relates to its location "on the climb"

Read more (an der Steige) of a trade route over the Swabian Jura mountain range. It is in the southeast of the Stuttgart region about 50 km from Stuttgart and 27 km from Ulm. It is the second largest city in the district of Göppingen. The city is characterized by a grown industry and attractive surroundings of the Swabian Albtrauf adventure region - this creates a positive environment for regionally and internationally oriented companies. Geislingen's economic significance lies above all in the steel and metal goods processing and automotive supply sectors. Geislingen is also a city of students. The University of Applied Sciences for Economy and Environment is known far beyond the borders, with best rankings. A medieval town with Alemannic half-timbered houses testifies to a long history, which can also be seen during a walk through the town.

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Geislingen an der Steige is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 48.6242 latitude, 9.8274 longitude.

What is the population of Geislingen an der Steige?

Geislingen an der Steige has a population of approximately 28,655 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
28,655
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Baden-Wurttemberg
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
48.6242, 9.8274

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 Geislingen an der Steige

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Blautopf

An impossibly blue, 21 m-deep karst spring pot in Blaubeuren, mouth of one of Germany's largest cave systems; the colour comes from light scattering in limestone-saturated water.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

LEGOLAND Deutschland

Bavarian LEGOLAND resort with over 55 million LEGO bricks creating interactive rides and models.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Mercedes-Benz Classic Center Fellbach

Workshop and showroom where vintage Mercedes-Benz cars are meticulously restored and sold as certified classics.

46 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Mercedes-Benz Museum

A stunning double-helix building chronicling 130 years of automotive history from the invention of the car to the present.

47 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Lichtenstein Castle

A romantic 19th-century 'fairy-tale castle' clings to a sheer cliff edge above the Echaz valley on the Swabian Alb.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden

Stuttgart's combined zoological-botanical garden in a historic Moorish palace complex with over 11,000 animals.

50 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

Motorworld Stuttgart

A spectacular automotive experience centre in a former airport with classic car dealers, workshops, restaurants, and a boutique hotel.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Geislingen an der Steige

  • 50 kmKochertal ViaductEurope's tallest road bridge by pillar height carries the A6 some 185 m above the Kocher valley near Geislingen.
  • 59 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.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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