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Kandern

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe

About Kandern

Kandern works well as a base: 15 minutes from Müllheim-Feldberg, 31km from Feldberg.

Kandern is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 8,070, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kandern 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 Kandern to your route.

About Kandern

Kandern (German pronunciation: [ˈkandɐn] ) is a city in southwestern Germany in the state of Baden-Württemberg, in the Kreis (district) of Lörrach. During the Battle of Schliengen, in which the French Revolutionary army fought the forces of Austria, the battle lines of both armies ended in Kandern. It is not far from

Read more a tripoint where the three countries Germany, France and Switzerland meet and is one of the smallest cities in Germany. To many in North America, Kandern is best known as the birthplace of John Sutter, who owned the land that gold was discovered in 1848, which sparked the California gold rush, and the beginning of intensive settlement in California. Today, Kandern has a large community of English-speaking residents as a result of the presence of Black Forest Academy. This is an English-language institution founded in 1956. Most of the students are from the United States, Canada, and South Korea. The coat of arms of Kandern is a pitcher on a yellow background. The blazon is Or a covered Jug Gules.

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Where is Kandern located?

Kandern is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7139 latitude, 7.6624 longitude.

What is the population of Kandern?

Kandern has a population of approximately 8,070 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
8,070
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Baden-Wurttemberg
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.7139, 7.6624

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 Kandern

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Basel

A cultural powerhouse at the meeting point of three countries, home to over 40 museums, a vibrant Rhine riverfront, and Art Basel.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Basel Zoo

Switzerland's oldest and most visited zoo, affectionately known as 'Zolli', with a strong conservation focus.

19 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Pantheon Basel

Striking rotunda in Muttenz where a spiral ramp climbs past decades of classic cars and motorcycles: part museum, part working forum for Basel's vintage-car scene.

21 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Cité de l'Automobile - Musée National (Collection Schlumpf)

The former Schlumpf brothers' secret collection in Mulhouse, the largest car museum in the world, with over 100 Bugattis including two Royales, hidden from the public until a factory occupation revealed it in 1977.

25 km · about 30 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Hartmannswillerkopf

A WWI mountain battlefield of trenches and a vast crypt overlooking the Alsace plain.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Kandern

  • 31 kmFeldbergThe Black Forest's highest summit at 1,493 m offers Alps-to-Vosges panoramas and a chairlift up to the windswept ridge.
  • 47 kmGrand BallonThe highest summit of the Vosges at 1424 m, crowning the Route des Crêtes with all-round Alsace views.
  • 55 kmRoute des Vins d'AlsaceA 170 km wine road threading flower-decked villages and vine-clad hills below the Vosges mountains.
  • 57 kmAlsace Wine RouteA 170-kilometer scenic wine road winding through vine-covered hills and storybook villages from Marlenheim to Thann.
  • 63 kmBallon d'Alsace SummitGrassy 1,247 m summit at the meeting point of Alsace, Lorraine and Franche-Comte, reached by a classic hairpinned climb first raced in the 1905 Tour de France; views stretch to Mont Blanc on clear days.

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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