Herrenberg - a charming town with medieval flair

The district town Herrenberg is situated in the heart of the Gaeu, the area between the Black Forest and the regional capital Stuttgart. The town and its 31 000 inhabitants has an excellent infrastructure and can be reached easily from all directions.

The foundation church with its baroque onion tower overlooks the whole town and has become a unique landmark to the Gaeu region. (by the inhabitants the church is called 'Glucke vom Gaeu' ).

Herrenberg has the reputation of being one of the finest examples of half-timbered architecture in Baden-Wuerttemberg. The market place with the market-fountain, the town hall, the numerous half-timbered houses and a large number of fountains, all this bears witness to a rich and turbulent history. Today the entire town centre is a listed an protected site. The almost completely preserved historical buildings create the medieval flair that is so characteristic of Herrenberg. A large pedestrian zone with numerous shops contributes to the lively atmosphere and invites the visitors to stroll through the narrow streets. Today the market place is a car-free zone.

For those who wish to savour culinary delights the gastronomic range is wide - from Swabian delicacy to international cuisine.As you stroll throught the twon, you will be strongly tempted to visit one of the cafes or beer gardens. Exploring, shopping and enjoying ' these are the three dominant themes in Herrenberg.

In addition, as the central town of the Gaeu, Herrenberg offers a wide range of leisure activities, a lively association and a club scene as well as cultural specturm that includes concert, theatre and cabaret evenings.

A number of social institutions like: hospital, day care centre, kindergarten, day nurseries as well as public untilities, such as: indoor and outdoor swimming pool, music school, adult education centre, library and culture centre are located in Herrenberg.

You can find each kind of school in Herrenberg. Tübingen, the university city and Stuttgart, the regional capital are only a 'stone's throw'  away from here. Short distances and a high level of living offer an excellent social environment for families.

Not only the unique historical old town and the foundation church are notable for Herrenberg. There is more that makes it worth to visit this region: It's the Schoenbuch Nature Park which begins just behind the old town. It is the oldest Nature Park in Baden-Wuerttemberg. But also the Black Forest, the Swabian Alps and Lake Constance, which are not far away, look forward to your visit.