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Maulbronn Monastery
The best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex north of the Alps, a tranquil UNESCO ensemble of Gothic cloisters.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
Pforzheim is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ispringen, 36km from Altes Schloss Hohenbaden.
Pforzheim is a city located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 119,313, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pforzheim 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 Pforzheim to your route.
Pforzheim (German pronunciation: [ˈpfɔʁtshaɪm] ) is a city of over 135,000 inhabitants in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, in the southwest of Germany.
It is known for its jewelry and watch-making industry, and as such has gained the nickname Goldstadt ("Gold City"). With an area of 97.8 square kilometres (37.8Read more
sq mi), it is situated about halfway between the cities of Stuttgart and Karlsruhe at the confluence of three rivers (Enz, Nagold and Würm). It lies on the border of Baden and Württemberg, on the Baden side. From 1535 to 1565, it was the home to the Margraves of Baden-Durlach.
The City of Pforzheim is a Stadtkreis, meaning it is both a municipality and a district at the same time. Also, it hosts the administrative offices of the Enz district that surrounds the city.
During World War II, Pforzheim was bombed by the Allies a number of times. The largest raid, and one of the most devastating area bombardments of World War II, was carried out by the Royal Air Force (RAF) on the evening of 23 February 1945. Nearly one third of the town's population, 17,600 people, were killed in the air raid, and about 83% of the town's buildings were destroyed. The Allies believed that precision instruments were being produced here for use in the German war effort and that the town was a transport centre for the movement of German troops.
From 1945 to 1948, Pforzheim (after the initial French occupation) was administered by the United States military and was part of the short-lived state of Württemberg-Baden. In the 20 years following the end of the war, Pforzheim was gradually rebuilt. The town reflects the architecture of the postwar period and has some landmark buildings of the 1950s.
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Pforzheim is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 48.8844 latitude, 8.6989 longitude.
Pforzheim has a population of approximately 119,313 people, making it a city in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
The best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex north of the Alps, a tranquil UNESCO ensemble of Gothic cloisters.
15 km · about 30 min drive
historic highway
A 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Charming Swabian-themed park near Stuttgart combining traditional German culture with exciting rides and a wildlife park.
31 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
A spectacular automotive experience centre in a former airport with classic car dealers, workshops, restaurants, and a boutique hotel.
34 km · about 40 min drive
museum
A striking modernist building showcasing over 80 vehicles tracing Porsche's legendary sports car and racing heritage.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
An elegant spa town at the edge of the Black Forest, famed for its thermal baths, casino, and the Festspielhaus concert hall.
36 km · about 40 min drive
castle
Ruined twelfth-century castle walls crown a forested ridge above spa town Baden-Baden with sweeping Rhine valley views.
36 km · about 40 min drive
castle
One of Europe's largest baroque palaces dazzles with 452 rooms and vast 'Blooming Baroque' gardens north of Stuttgart.
36 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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