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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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
Waldkirch works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sexau, 17km from Black Forest.
Waldkirch is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 20,155, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Waldkirch 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 Waldkirch to your route.
Waldkirch (German pronunciation: [ˈvaltˌkɪʁç] ) is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located 15 kilometers northeast of Freiburg im Breisgau. While the English translation of its name is Forest Church, it is known as the "town of mechanical organs", where fairground organs played on the streets were longRead more
manufactured by such well-known firms as Carl Frei (later of Breda, Netherlands), Andreas Ruth and Son, and Wilhelm Bruder and Sons. The largest employers today are SICK AG, which manufactures optical sensors, Faller AG, which prints pharmaceutical packages and inserts, and Mack Rides, which exports amusement park and water park rides worldwide. Cultural events include the Klappe 11 Cinema festival, the Organ Festival and the Peter Feuchtwanger Piano Masterclass.
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Waldkirch is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 48.0958 latitude, 7.9637 longitude.
Waldkirch has a population of approximately 20,155 people, making it a town 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 sunny gateway to the Black Forest, with a Gothic minster, Bächle waterways in the old town, and a vibrant university atmosphere.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
A red-sandstone Gothic masterpiece whose lacy openwork spire towers over a market square at the edge of the Black Forest.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
national park
Dense evergreen forest region of southwestern Germany famous for cuckoo clocks, cherry cake, and scenic hiking trails.
17 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
Germany's highest waterfalls cascade 163 metres through seven stages in the heart of the Black Forest.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
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
natural wonder
A glacial lake in the southern Black Forest surrounded by forested hills, popular for swimming, boating, and winter sports.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Germany's largest theme park with over 100 rides across 18 European-themed areas in the Black Forest region.
26 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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