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| Birkenau | ||
| federal state | Hesse | |
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| Residents | 9.857 (2019) | |
| height | 120 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.birkenau.de | |
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Birkenau lies in the south-westernmost tip of Hesse.
background
Birkenau is also known as the village of sundials. More than 100 sundials are set up in the entire local area. You can see some of them as you drive through town.
getting there
By plane
- The airport Frankfurt
(IATA: FRA) is about 70 km north of the municipality.
By train
The regional train R 69 leads through the Weschnitz valley Moerlenbach to Fuerth in the Odenwald or in the opposite direction Weinheim to the Mountain road. Here there is a connection to the other Deutsche Bahn route network.
In the street
The B38 leads through Birkenau. Since the opening of the Saukopftunnel between Weinheim and Mörlenbach, Birkenau has been significantly relieved of through traffic.
mobility
Dynamic cardsBirkenau, like the entire Bergstrasse district, belongs to the VRN (Rhein-Neckar transport association). To the RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund) there are transitional tariffs.
Tourist Attractions
- Old Town Hall from the year 1552 with its historical half-timbering in the old town center. The railway line to Fürth runs along its back. If you are a stranger to the town hall, you can orientate yourself on the railway line.
- The late baroque one built in 1771 lock the Baroness Wambolt von Umstadt is located in the center directly on the thoroughfare. This street separates the castle and the castle park. Visits to the castle are not possible for the public, but some of the rooms can be rented temporarily for events.
- The Castle Park with its old trees is open to the public and is a place of relaxed rest. You can enter the park at any time, no admission is charged.
- Numerous Sundials adorn the townscape. There are said to be over 100, which were installed mainly on private initiative. A list of images can be found here.
activities
- The outdoor pool is open in the summer months
- Hiking in the Odenwald and in Six mills valley
- Signposted and interconnected Mountain bike tours with different levels of difficulty can be found here.
shop
There are retail stores in the center for basic supplies. A discount store and a supermarket are located on the B 38 in the direction of the eastern exit of the town. Opposite a gas station. Otherwise one drives to shopping Weinheim or after Viernheim in the Rhine-Neckar Center.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- A directory of accommodation for the municipality of Birkenau can be found here
health
Practical advice
- The area code for Birkenau is 06201
trips
To Weinheim or in the Odenwald
literature
Web links
- https://www.birkenau.de/ - Official website of Birkenau
