Cities & Towns
Historical, modern and relaxing
The cities and town along the Danube cannot be more different. You will find medieval flair, baroque buildings and pulsating modern places. Riverside promenades and market squares invite you to stay. Numerous pools and spas provide a wellness offering for relaxing moments.
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Furtwangen
Furtwangen is the highest-altitude city of Baden-Wuerttemberg (federal state). It is located in the scenic appealing “Upper Bregtal” between 850 m and 1150 m (2790 ft – 3770 ft) of the Middle Black Forest in the source region of the Danube. A flourishing economy, sights and versatile ...
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Donaueschingen
Where the journey of the Danube begins, the residence city of Donaueschingen is situated at the edge of the Black Forest. Discover the world-famous source of the Danube, the royal “Fürstenbergische” castle in the castle park or stroll through the city centre with its colourful art nouveau ...
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Tuttlingen
The large district city of Tuttlingen is embedded in the lovely nature, directly next to the Danube cycle path. It is an ideal starting point to discover the five certified “Donauwellen” hiking trails. Tuttlingen inter alia offers a leisure pool and spa, a remarkable art and culture program, ...
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Messkirch
The silhouette of Messkirch is shaped by the Renaissance, caste owned by the counts of Zimmern and the baroque church St. Martin. The Messkirch castle originates from the 16th/17th century and serves today as a location for events, conferences, weddings, concerts and more. Furthermore, it ...
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Sigmaringen
Sigmaringen is located in the nature park Upper Danube, one of the most beautiful river landscapes of Germany. The landmark of Sigmaringen is the Hohenzollern palace. It sits enthroned only a few metres away from the olt town of Sigmaringen and offers a lovely view over the city and the Danube ...
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Scheer
Surrounded by the still young Danube, the former residence city of Scheer romantically lies midst the nature park “Upper Danube” in the heart of the historical region Upper Swabia. Especially for hikers and bikers, the city of Scheer with its district “Heudorf” is an ideal starting ...
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Mengen
The timbered city at the Danube is looking forward to your visit. The old city of Mengen offers warm hospitality and is conveniently situated between Alb and Lake Constance, Ulm and the Black Forest. Mengen is also a station at Europe’s most famous long-distance cycle track. That’s why the ...
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Herbertingen
Herbertingen is located in the heart of Upper-Swabia and at the Danube. The town invites you to discover its attractive scenic characteristics. A guided tour does not only let you experience the beautiful small alleys, but it also teaches you about the origin of the towns name and other ...
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Riedlingen
The traditional town of Riedlingen lies between the mountain Bussen and the Swabian Alb, midst a picturesque landscape with broad meadows and fields. Lovable and worth preserving: The Danube flows directly along the city centre, adorned by timbered houses. The old town is almost completely ...
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Munderkingen
Welcome to our city at the Danube. Munderkingen lies inside a meander of the Danube at the southern border of the Swabian Alb. The picturesque old town with its narrow alleys, high gabled houses, historical wells and magnificent parish church points to a rich history. Munderkingen is a popular ...
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Rottenacker
Rottenacker was already an important place of the duchy Swabia around the year 1100. The princes, bishops, earls and dukes recognized the charm of the beautiful landscape along the Danube and “Albanstieg” and gathered here several times for assemblies. Meander of the Danube, biosphere ...
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Ehingen
Welcome to Ehingen, the Danube city located at the intersection area of Upper Swabia and Alb. The adventure level of this region is high: Baroque Street, UNESCO biosphere reserve Swabian Alb, Young Danube and Beer Culture City. The number of leisure time activities seems infinite. If you own a ...
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Schelklingen
Schelklingen lies at the southern border of the Swabian Alb inside the biosphere reserve. Besides a tour through the historical old town, it is a good idea to visit the city museum, the castle ruin “Hochschelklingen”, the monastery “Urspring” with natural spring, or make a hiking/biking ...
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Blaubeuren
Hardly any city is as deeply connected to the history of the earth as Blaubeuren. Fascinating is the “Blautopf”, a legendary karst spring and a lagoon-like nature phenomenon, embedded in forested mountain ranges and jagged rocks. Under the deep blue, turquoise shimmering water surface the ...
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Erbach
The likeable town Erbach is located only 10 kilometres (6 miles) from Ulm. The bathing lake of Erbach represents the centre of the leisure activities in the Danube city. During summer, more than 50.000 visitors enjoy the family-friendly offerings at the lake next to the Danube. Further offerings ...
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Blaustein
Blaustein lies in the region between the Swabian Alb and Upper Swabia and represents an ideal destination for hiking tours through varied and unique landscapes. The rivers Blau and Lauter fascinate by their clear water and attract nature lovers. Furthermore, Blaustein has the awesome public ...
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Ulm & Neu-Ulm
“In Ulm, um Ulm und um Ulm herum“. This famous German tongue twister represents a very special city experience in the “Danube Double-City” Ulm/Neu-Ulm. Besides the Ulm Minister with the world’s highest steeple, Ulm has to offer a wonderful old town including the picturesque ...
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Langenau
The location at the edge of the Swabian Alb and the atmospheric Donauried, as well as the close proximity to the idyllic Lonetal makes Langenau a good place to spend your leisure time. Relaxing walks, tours by bike or using inline skates are really appealing. A variety of leisure paths offer ...
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Leipheim
Because of its location at the Danube, Leipheim not only offers nature experiences but also much history. The old town with castle, church and historical buildings, as well as the rectangular town wall invite to stay. The home and peasant war museum “Blaue Ente” lets you learn more about the ...
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Guenzburg
Do you feel like experiencing historical flair and exciting holidays? Guenzburg is the ideal destination for expeditions and family holidays with its mix of 500-year-old Austrian history, traditional Swabian way of life and its modern leisure time offerings. Guenzburg is also a worthwhile ...
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Dillingen
The picturesque Danube city, also referred to as “The Rome of Swabia”, was an important university city for centuries, as well as the seat of the government and residence of the prince-bishops of Augsburg. Historically grown idyll and vibrant presence built an appealing relationship and ...
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Donauwoerth
In the centre of Germanys most famous holiday route (Romantic Road), where the rivers Danube and Woernitz meet, you will find the large district city of Donauwoerth. This central location makes the city Bavaria-Swabias traffic hub and popular destination for city tourists, as well as tourists ...
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Kaisheim & Leitheim
Kaisheim is a lovable and liveable town near the large district city of Donauwörth. It includes the core town Kaisheim, as well as the surrounding districts Altisheim, Bergstetten, Gunzenheim, Hafenreut, Leitheim and Sulzdof. Every place is something special and has its own history. Many sights ...
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Rain
Rain, the “Flower City” at the Romantic Road idyllically lies in the Danube-Lech-Region and stands out by its numerous parks and gardens. The green belt of Rain, which encompasses the whole old town, is unique and invites visitors to a tour through the flourishing parks of the city. From the ...