Villingen-Schwenningen in the Black Forest

Photo: Location of Villingen-Schwenningen in the Black Forest

Information in brief

• Location: at the eastern edge of the Central Black Forest
• Autobahn A 81 exit at Villingen-Schwenningen (No. 35)
• 660-975 m above sea level
• 84.000 inhabitants
• Districts: Herzogenweiler, Marbach, Mühlhausen, Obereschach, Pfaffenweiler, Rietheim, Tannheim, Weigheim, Weilersbach

Description

Villingen is situated between the eastern edge of the Black Forest and the Baar region, on the Brigach—one of the headstreams of the Danube. Today, Villingen's historic town center is largely a charming pedestrian zone offering numerous opportunities for shopping and relaxing at sidewalk cafés. Schwenningen lies about 5 km to the east, on the Baar plateau.

Photo: Nature reserve Schwenninger Moos

Photo: The Upper Gate, one of three medieval gates in Villingen