Giengen on the Brenz - Giengen an der Brenz

Giengen on the Brenz is a city in Baden-Wuerttemberg.

background

Giengen was first mentioned in a document in 1078. The place received city rights in the 13th century, and in 1395 Giengen joined the Swabian League of Cities as a free imperial city. In 1803 the city became part of the Kingdom of Württemberg.

Since 1972, the city of Giengen has included the core city and the 4 other formerly independent districts of Burgberg, Hohenmemmingen, Hürben and Sachsenhausen.

The neighboring communities Hermaringen, Sontheim, Niederstotzingen, Gerstetten, Herbrechtingen and Heidenheim are in the district of Heidenheim, Syrgenstein and Bachhagel belong to the district Dillingen.

Of great economic importance for the city of Giengen are the large industrial companies located here, such as B. the BSH (Bosch-Siemens-Hausgeräte), the Margarete Steiff GmbH and the fire equipment manufacturer Albert Ziegler GmbH.

getting there

By plane

• 48.699.22194444444441  Stuttgart Airport (IATA: STR), Flughafenstrasse 32, 70629 Stuttgart. Tel.: 49 (0)711 94 80, Fax: 49 (0)711 948 22 41, Email: [email protected]. .Stuttgart Airport is the closest airport with international connections (114 km).last change: Jul. 2019
• The 48.35388888888911.7861111111112 Munich Airport(IATA: MUC) is about 170 km away.
• The 49.49861111111111.0780555555563 Nuremberg Airport(IATA: NUE) is approx. 176 km away.
• The 48.63516710.21554 Giengen-Brenz airfield(ICAO: EDNG) can be approached by microlight flyers. (approx. 3.5 km)

By train

The 48.620110.23715 railway station lies on the railway line of the Brenzbahn from Bask to Ulm and is approached regularly during the day.

In the street

The highway has the 117 Giengen-Herbrechtingen. This is where the start and end and the .

By bicycle

The Hohenlohe-Ostalb cycle path of Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Ulm runs close to Giengen Hohenlohe-Ostalb cycle path Giengen crosses between Ellwangen and Giengen-Hürben 48.5848410.208031 Cave house In Hürben there is a service column for minor repairs and a pedelec charging station with lockers for up to 6 bicycles.

mobility

Giengen is part of the public transport system Heidenheim tariff association with inner-city bus routes and intercity buses.

Tourist Attractions

• 48.6211310.24166Giengen is known for the Teddy bears, is to be visited 1  Steiff Museum, Margarete-Steiff-Platz 1, 89537 Giengen an der Brenz. Tel.: (0)7322 131500, Email: [email protected]. .Open: daily 10 am-6pm.Price: Admission adults € 10.00 / children 6-17 years: € 6.00.last change: May 2019
• 48.62186610.2452192  City Church. Tel.: 49 (0)7322 91 93 00, Email: [email protected]. .The Protestant Giengen town church stands out due to two towers in different architectural styles: the baroque bell tower and the tower of the night watchman (blast tower) in the Renaissance style are unusual. The church is open to visitors daily from 2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.Open: 01.04.-31.10: daily 2.30pm-4.00pm; Sundays from 10:00.last change: Jun. 2019
• 48.583610.2083  Charlottenhöhle, Giengen-Hürben. Tel.: 49 (0)7324 987146. .HöhlenErlebnisWelt: At 587 m, the cave is one of the longest show caves in southern Germany. This includes a freely accessible Cave House and the (paid) HöhlenSchauLand. Two bike service stations were put into operation at the HöhlenHaus in 2019. Small repairs can be carried out here and up to 6 pedelecs can be charged.Open: April-October weekdays 9-11.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m.-4.30 p.m., Sundays 9 a.m.-4.30 p.m.Price: adults € 8, children up to 14 years € 6 (cave and museum).last change: May 2019
• 48.5919810.2047744  city ​​Museum, Dettinger Strasse 3, Hürben. Tel.: 49 (0)7322 4803. Open: Apr-Oct Sun, Holidays 2-6 p.m. and by appointmentPrice: Admission adults € 2.last change: Jul. 2015 (information may be out of date)
• The 48.58138910.2116675 Kaltenburg castle ruins between Hürben and Burgberg is currently being actively restored by the Kaltenburg Association.
• 48.57904110.2324376  Old mill castle hill, Wide ford 4. Open: May 1st-Oct 3rd, Sun, Holidays 1.30pm-6pm.Price: Admission: Donation € 1.last change: Jul. 2015 (information may be out of date)
• The 48.6193310.24217 Sculpture park along the old city wall directly on the banks of the Brenz is well worth seeing.

activities

• The 48.62810.24871 Mountain bath in an exceptionally beautiful location in the local recreation area on the Schießberg has, among other things. over a 60 m giant slide.
• The 48.6238210.238822 Indoor swimming pool in the Walter-Schmid-Halle is only open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays.
• A 48.625710.23433 Skate park is available free of charge on Gluckstraße next to the Schwagesporthalle.
• Nature trail in the city of Giengen on the Schießberg
• Hiking days starting in Giengen
• The Brenztal is ideal for Bike tours of various kinds.
• Various Hiking trails offer pure final tension.

shop

• The 48.620510.245491 Market street (Pedestrian zone) offers many shops.
• By doing 48.620610.25132 Riedstrasse industrial park hypermarkets, discounters and a hardware store have set up shop.
• Next to the Steiff Museum there is a shop & factory outlet with changing offers.

kitchen

nightlife

accommodation

• A 48.584610.21131 RV station With 15 parking spaces with water connection, waste water and electricity as well as a supply and disposal station there is at the Charlottenhöhle. The sanitary facilities at the HöhlenHaus can be used during the day. Additional information about Charlottenhöhle, Lonetalstr. 60, 89537 Giengen an der Brenz or the tourist information I point.
• 48.59420810.2036372  Pension rocks, Giengener-Str. 19, Hürben. Tel.: 49 (0)7324 5577. Feature: pension.last change: Jul. 2015 (information may be out of date)
• 48.62044710.2449223  Hotel Restaurant Lamm, Marktstrasse 26 (Town center). Tel.: 49 (0)7322 96780, Fax: 49 (0)7322 9678150, Email: [email protected]. Traditional Swabian cuisine.Price: € 49 to € 99.Last change: Dec. 2016 (information may be out of date)
• 48.61448910.2279284  Lobinger Parkhotel, Steigstrasse 110. Tel.: 49 (0)7322 9530, Fax: 49 (0)7322 953111. Fitness / sauna area, outdoor terrace, national, international and Swabian dishes.Price: 92 to 115 €.Last change: Dec. 2016 (information may be out of date)
• 48.623810.236985  Salzburger Hof, Richard-Wagner-Strasse 5, 89537 Giengen / Brenz. Tel.: 49 (0)7322 96 880, Fax: 49 (0)7322 968888, Email: [email protected]. Non-smoking hotel, good kitchen worth mentioning, run by the head of the house.Price: € 68 to € 95.Last change: Dec. 2016 (information may be out of date)
• 48.6206110.247496  La Cucina, Marktstrasse 68, 89537 Giengen an der Brenz (Town center). Tel.: 49 (0)7322 9325530, Fax: 49 (0)7322 9325531, Email: [email protected]. Hotel with a nice Italian restaurant and beer garden.Last change: Dec. 2016 (information may be out of date)
• 48.6260710.243557  Key cellar brewery inn, Oggenhauser Strasse 34, 89537 Giengen an der Brenz. Tel.: 49 (0)7322 3243, Fax: 49 (0)7322 957221, Email: [email protected]. Rustic house with a nice restaurant with Swabian and Croatian specialties, large beer garden.Feature: restaurant.Last change: Dec. 2016 (information may be out of date)

health

• Various Doctors, veterinarians and dentists ensure a good basic supply.
• The 48.6728610.140561 Heidenheim Clinic is the health center in the east of Baden-Württemberg with 15 specialist clinics and two institutes.
• The Pharmacy emergency service can also go far Heidenheim to lead. A current notice can also be found on the front door of the local pharmacy.

Practical advice

48.62094710.2442262  I point, Marktstrasse 9, 89537 Giengen an der Brenz. Tel.: 49 (0)7322 952-2920, Email: [email protected]. last change: Jul. 2015 (information may be out of date)

• Current overview of the post offices

trips

literature

Web links

• http://www.giengen.de - Official website of Giengen an der Brenz
• Tourist Information of the city of Giengen