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Maulbronn Monastery
The best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex north of the Alps, a tranquil UNESCO ensemble of Gothic cloisters.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
Weingarten is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Jöhlingen, 37km from Altes Schloss Hohenbaden.
Weingarten is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 9,556, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Weingarten 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 Weingarten to your route.
Weingarten (Baden) (German pronunciation: [ˈvaɪnɡaʁtn̩] ) is a municipality in the district of Karlsruhe in southwestern Germany, situated at the transition from the Kraichgau to the Rhine valley. Its name means wine garden in German. Weingarten is located on the Bertha Benz Memorial Route.
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settlement from Roman or earlier times have been found nearby, the village itself developed from a farm belonging to the Wissembourg monastery in Northern Alsace; 985 is considered to be the village's founding year. Until 1803, Weingarten belonged to the Electorate of the Palatinate; in the course of the Napoleonic Wars it became part of the Grand Duchy of Baden.
The population is about two thirds Protestant, one third Catholic.
The village is connected by Bundesstraße (federal road) B 3 and the railroad Frankfurt am Main-Basel. Close by is the Bundesautobahn (motorway) A 5 for the Karlsruhe-Frankfurt am Main route.
The village has its own elementary and secondary school; additional schools are in the neighbouring cities of Karlsruhe, Bruchsal, and Stutensee.
The village's main industries are wine and fruit production, gastronomy, and wood, chemical, and metal production.
For recreation, there are sports fields, an indoor swimming pool, a recreational lake, and the nature reserve Weingartener Moor.
Also part of the municipality are the settlements Sallenbusch and Sohl in the Kraichgau hills, and Waldbrücke on the plain. The settlement of Sallenbusch was founded in June 1951 and constructed with the aid of U.S. soldiers. The first settlers arrived in July 1952.
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Weingarten is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0546 latitude, 8.5268 longitude.
Weingarten has a population of approximately 9,556 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.
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The best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex north of the Alps, a tranquil UNESCO ensemble of Gothic cloisters.
22 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Sister museum to Sinsheim featuring a Boeing 747, submarine, and extensive collection of vintage and classic automobiles.
29 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
The world's largest surviving Romanesque church, this imperial cathedral holds the tombs of eight German emperors and kings.
30 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
German Grand Prix circuit in the Rhine Valley with a museum, driving experiences, and regular track day events.
31 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Massive technology museum with Concorde and Tu-144 jets on the roof plus hundreds of classic cars and Formula 1 racers.
33 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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An elegant spa town at the edge of the Black Forest, famed for its thermal baths, casino, and the Festspielhaus concert hall.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Charming Swabian-themed park near Stuttgart combining traditional German culture with exciting rides and a wildlife park.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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