 Villingen old town during the carnival season | ||
| Villingen-Schwenningen | ||
| federal state | Baden-Wuerttemberg | |
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| Residents | 85.181 (2019) | |
| height | 704 m | |
| Tourist info | (0)7721 82-23 40 Tourism VS | |
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Villingen-Schwenningen is a city in the region Black Forest Baar.
background
The town Villingen-Schwenningen was created in 1972 through the merger of the previously independent cities of Villingen and Schwenningen. In the course of the municipal reform, additional districts were added, so that the city includes 9 additional districts in addition to the two larger districts.
Villingen-Schwenningen is a remarkable twin town: not only does the historical border between the parts of Baden (Villingen) and Württemberg (Schwenningen) run between the two parts, but also the main European watershed. While the Brigach flows through Villingen, one of the two source rivers of the Danube, which flows into the Black Sea over 2800 km further south-east; The Neckar rises in Schwenningen, which flows into the Rhine, i.e. flows off towards the North Sea.
The cities also have a very different structural character: while Villingen has an old town with medieval city fortifications and other historical buildings, Schwenningen grew relatively late, which is why hardly any building is older than the 19th century (it was not granted city rights until 1907 - previously it was the "largest village" in Württemberg). Even if the Villingers consider themselves to be Baden, the city belonged to the Habsburg Front Austria for centuries and was not added to Baden until the Reichsdeputationshauptschluss 1806. Schwenningen is traditionally an important center of watchmaking and precision mechanics. Villingen and Schwenningen were amalgamated on January 1, 1972, after a referendum in both cities had given them wide approval.
Villingen has an important and special carnival tradition, at the center of which is the “Villinger Narro”. Schwenningen has national fame in the ice hockey sector, thanks to the Wild Wings team.
getting there
By plane
The nearest commercial airports are airport Zurich
(IATA: ZRH); 90 km away; 1:15 hours by car or 2–3 hours by train) and Stuttgart Airport(IATA: STR); 115 km away; a good hour by car or 2 hours by train.
By train
1 Villingen (Black Forest) and 2 Schwenningen (Neckar) have two separate train stations that are a good 6 kilometers apart. Other train stops are in the districts of Marbach West and East, Zollhaus, Hammerstatt and at the Schwenninger ice stadium.
The hourly regional express Karlsruhe – Offenburg – Donauschingen – Konstanz (Black Forest Railway) only stops in Villingen, as does the hourly Breisgau S-Bahn Freiburg. The triple ring train of the Hohenzollerische Landesbahn Immendingen – Rottweil – Donaueschingen – Bräunlingen stops every hour at all stations. The regional express Rottweil – Villingen stops every two hours in Villingen and Schwenningen.
The next long-distance train stations are Rottweil (IC line Stuttgart – Zurich, then another 15–30 minutes to VS) and Offenburg (ICE line Frankfurt – Basel; from there it's a good hour with the RE to Villingen)
From Stuttgart - with a change in Rottweil - it is around 1:50 hours on the way; from Karlsruhe with the direct RE to Villingen just under 2 hours; from Zurich via Singen (Hohentwiel) 2:15 hrs.
In the street
| Distances | |
| Donaueschingen | 14 km |
|---|---|
| Rottweil | 17 km |
| Freiburg | 65 km |
| Rottenburg | 75 km |
| Zurich | 100 km |
| Stuttgart | 110 km |
The city is accessible from the A81 via the connection points (35) Trossingen and (36) Tuning and on over the federal highway B523. Besides, it works B27 through the city, she comes from Rottweil and continues to follow Donaueschingen. Another traffic connection is the B33that of Triberg comes from the Black Forest.
By bicycle
The Neckar cycle path begins in the Villingen district (but also runs through Schwenningen) and connects the city, among other things. with Rottweil (25 km), Horb (73 km), Tubingen (110 km) and Stuttgart (170 km).
mobility
- The Hohenzollerische Landesbahn (HZL) offers the "3er-Ringzug", which runs the three districts Tuttlingen, Rottweil and Black Forest Baar connects with each other.
- A specialty of the region are On-call buses. They travel according to the regular schedule and stop at the usual stops - but only if you book in good time by calling at least 60 minutes before the start of your journey! Bus schedules, especially in villages, should therefore be read carefully.
Tourist Attractions
Villingen
- Historic city center with minster1 and partially preserved city wall.
- 2 Franciscan Museum
- 3 Celtic burial mound Magdalenenberg. Iron Age burial mounds. The prince's burial chamber originally buried there is exhibited in the Franciscan Museum.
- There are two observation towers in Villingen. The one central on the Hubenloch 4 the other in the leisure facility "Wanne" 5
Schwenningen
- 6 Local history and clock museum, Kronenstrasse 16, 78054 VS-Schwenningen. Tel.: 49(0)7720 82 2371, Email: [email protected]. Open: Tues-Fri, Sun 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Sat 2 p.m.-6 p.m.Price: Adults € 3, reduced € 2.
- 7 Clock Industry Museum, Bürkstr. 39, 78054 VS-Schwenningen. Tel.: 49(0)7720 38044, Email: [email protected]. Open: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2 p.m.-6 p.m.Price: Adults € 3, reduced € 2, children € 1.
- 8 International Aviation Museum, Spittelbronner Weg 78, Am Flugplatz, 78056 VS-Schwenningen. Tel.: 49(0)7720 66302. Open: Apr-Oct Tue-Sun 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov-Mar Tue-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Price: Adults € 4, seniors € 3.50, students 14-18 € 2.
- The Neckarpark, the former site of the State Garden Show 2010.
- Neckar spring 9 and the Schwenninger Moos nature reserve 10
activities
- In the Helios Arena 11 In Schwenningen you can ice skate or watch a game from the professional ice hockey club Schwenninger Wild Wings look at.
- Every year in February before the start of Lent, the Alemannic Carnival takes place in the entire region. This not only consists of parades and events in halls, but is also lived out in the pubs in the evenings. A specialty are also the "Besenkneipen", which are private apartments, mostly in the city center, which hang a broom over the door during the carnival season and invite everyone who wants to celebrate in their rooms.
- 1 Aqualino indoor swimming pool, Schloßbergweg 6, 78089 Unterkirnach. Tel.: 49 (0)7721 800844, Fax: 49 (9)7721 800840. Open: Closed on Mondays, Tue-Sun from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.Price: Free entry with Konus guest card. Single ticket € 3.20.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
Villingen
In Villingen there are many bars and pubs for every taste in Färberstraße. Those who prefer something more alternative will find the only three pubs in Schlösslegasse where you can find a retreat from the otherwise ubiquitous carnival music on Carnival. There is also the "Jazzkeller" in Webergasse and two theaters: Das 2 Theater am Ring and the smaller one 3 Theater on the tower . Those who want to go to the cinema can go to the BlueBoxx (7 halls) or the communal cinema "Peephole".
accommodation
- 1 Youth hostel Villingen, St. Georgener Str. 36. Tel.: (0)7721 54149, Email: [email protected].
- Hotel Schweizerhof, Stumpenstrasse 2, 78052 VS-Obereschach. Tel.: (0)7721 87865, Email: [email protected].
- Hotel bears, Bärengasse 2, 78050 VS-Villingen. Tel.: (0)7721 206969-0, Email: [email protected]. Feature: Garni.
- Hotel Garland, Farnweg 10, 78048 VS-Villingen (Spa area). Tel.: (0)7721 9484-0, Email: [email protected].
- Central Hotel, Alte Herdstrasse 12-14, 78054 VS-Schwenningen (at the Muslen car park). Tel.: (0)7720 303-0, Email: [email protected]. Feature: Garni.
- Gasthaus stars, Hochstrasse 2, 78086 Brigachtal (close to town). Tel.: 49 7721 75146932, Email: [email protected].
health
Practical advice
- 1 Tourist info, Rietgasse 2, 78050 Villingen-Schwenningen. Tel.: (0) 77 21 82-23 40, Email: [email protected]. Another tourist information center is at the train station in Schwenningen.
trips
Villingen-Schwenningen is located on the German clock route and on Neckar valley cycle path
