Culture, landscape and history in Germany’s southwest
Baden-Württemberg combines impressive cultural landscapes with a rich and diverse history. Between the Black Forest, Lake Constance and the Swabian Alb, you’ll find historic towns, medieval castles, baroque palaces and striking modern architecture.
In this category you will find my articles about travel destinations in southwestern Germany - from in-depth city guides and architectural landmarks to regional explorations.
Many places can be easily combined and are ideal for independent travel with a strong cultural focus.
Baden-Württemberg can be explored in different ways:
In the Cities category, you’ll find detailed portraits of historic towns and urban highlights.
Under Regions , cultural landscapes such as the Black Forest or the Swabian Alb take center stage.
The Road Trips category connects multiple destinations into thoughtfully designed routes.
In UNESCO World Heritage and Castles, Palaces & Architectural Landmarks , the focus is on cultural and architectural highlights.
This allows you to deepen your journey either thematically or regionally.
At the beginning of March, the meadows near the small Black Forest town of Zavelstein, a district of Bad Teinach, are transformed into a sea of purple flowers. Thousands of wild crocuses cover the meadows around the historic old town and attract visitors every year in March...
15 degrees and sunshine today inspired me to take a trip to Stauferland, between Göppingen and Schwäbisch Gmünd - an area full of history, where the most powerful dynasty in southern Germany once had its roots. Its most famous representatives were...
Between Albtrauf, half-timbered houses and World Heritage Site The Swabian Alb is still one of Germany's underrated regions. Yet it combines an extraordinary diversity: rugged cliffs with sweeping views, mysterious caves, picturesque towns, ancient villages and...
Today I went on a day trip to the area around Gomadingen to visit the Grafeneck memorial. During the Nazi era, Grafeneck was one of the first killing centers of the so-called T4 program, in which people with mental and psychological...
I've been exploring the Swabian Alb for a few days now and discovering corners that are still unknown to me. Although as a Swabian I have often visited the Alb since my childhood, there are still many undiscovered treasures, especially in the southern part of the region....
I rarely go to the same place on two consecutive days. But yesterday I went on a wonderful trip with my father and sister around the Württemberg "fairytale castle", Lichtenstein Castle in the Swabian Alb. And since today...
Today is April 12, and the fantastic weather is tempting me to go on an excursion for 12 out of 12 that I had been planning for a long time. I've been to Bad Wildbad many times, but never to the Wildline pedestrian suspension bridge on the Sommerberg, which opened in 2018. The get...
I have planned a special Christmas experience for today. I'm going to the Royal Winter Magic at Hohenzollern Castle - in my opinion the most beautiful Christmas event in our region. Artful illuminations accompanied by music...
The weather is good again for today's 12 out of 12. The forecast is for a pleasant 15 to 18 degrees. I've decided to explore a place on the German Half-Timbered Road. I hardly dare admit it - so far I've only ever been on the way to other...
It's supposed to be over 30 °C today! I've decided to make the most of the good weather and finally visit the Stuttgart TV tower again, from where the view is sure to be fantastic today. Admission is free in my digital Stuttgart...
On this city tour through Tübingen, I will show you the most important sights of the old town, which is one of the most beautiful in Baden-Württemberg and has long since ceased to be an insider tip. On this summer's day, there is a very special atmosphere around the Neckar:...
For today's 12 out of 12, I'm setting off with my friend Jutta from northern Germany, who is still visiting me. We've spent a lovely vacation in Berchtesgadener Land and Tyrol over the last two weeks. Today we're going to the pretty half-timbered town of...
As I pull back the curtains of my room at 8:30 a.m., a couple of police officers with bulletproof vests are just getting off a bus. Today sees the opening of the exhibition and research project "Kafka's Echo" at the Museum of Modern Literature. Also taking part are...
For today's 12 out of 12, I decided to use my €49 ticket and take the S-Bahn to Kirchheim unter Teck. For me, the journey takes just over an hour, from Suttgart main station it would be about 45 minutes on the S1 to Kirchheim. My car...
As the weather forecast for today was bad, I decided to go to Stuttgart and visit the Württemberg State Museum in the Old Palace, which a friend had recently spoken enthusiastically about. I vaguely remember that...
For today's 12 out of 12, I would like to take you to the small town of Calw, which is just 35 km from my home in Sindelfingen, also on the German Half-Timbered Road. Calw is the birthplace of the favorite writer of my youth, Hermann Hesse....
Rottweil is one of those cities that I have put off visiting for a long time - even though it is only around 70 kilometers away from my home in Sindelfingen. Yet Rottweil is considered the oldest town in Baden-Württemberg: the Romans founded a town here as early as 73 AD...
November 12, 2023 is Schiller Sunday in Marbach. Every year, Marbach celebrates its most famous son for a week around Schiller's birthday. Friedrich Schiller was born in the small town on the Neckar on November 10, 1759. So what could be more...
12 of 12 - the 12th of the month in 12 pictures - has become a beloved tradition among the bloggers of The Content Society (and far beyond). I've decided to take a trip around my region on this day, and today I'm heading to...
For 12 out of 12 in August, I wanted to go on a day trip - to Marbach am Neckar or at least to Herrenberg. The weather forecast (and ultimately the actual weather) threw a spanner in the works. In the afternoon, there was...
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