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Kraichtal

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe

About Kraichtal

Kraichtal works well as a base: 15 minutes from Zaisenhausen, 29km from Heidelberg Castle.

Kraichtal is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 14,416, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kraichtal 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 Kraichtal to your route.

About Kraichtal

Kraichtal (German pronunciation: [ˈkʁaɪçtaːl] , lit. 'Kraich Valley') is a town in the north-eastern part of the Karlsruhe district in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was founded in 1971 by a merger of nine smaller municipalities.

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Where is Kraichtal located?

Kraichtal is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.1462 latitude, 8.7328 longitude.

What is the population of Kraichtal?

Kraichtal has a population of approximately 14,416 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
14,416
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Baden-Wurttemberg
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.1462, 8.7328

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 Kraichtal

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Maulbronn Monastery

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Hockenheimring

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

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Erlebnispark Tripsdrill

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

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Technik Museum Speyer

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

28 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Speyer Cathedral

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

28 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Heidelberg Castle

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

29 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Deutsches Zweirad- und NSU-Museum

Four floors of two-wheel history in Neckarsulm's Deutschordensschloss, from wooden draisines to NSU's record-breaking streamliners, in the town that was briefly the world's largest motorcycle maker.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Kraichtal

  • 45 kmDeutsche WeinstraßeGermany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
  • 48 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.
  • 70 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.
  • 71 kmSchwarzwaldhochstraßeThe Black Forest High Road climbs the B500 past pine ridges, moorland lakes and panoramic pull-offs from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt.
  • 71 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

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Oberderdingen

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 10,515

Gondelsheim

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 3,183

Forst

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