Backnang

Backnang is a municipality in Baden-Württemberg that stretches along the Murr River northeast of Stuttgart. Orchards and wooded hills surround the town center, whose streets climb from the river valley toward higher residential neighborhoods organized into several districts.

A monastery arose here in the early 12th century and laid the foundation for the later settlement. Affiliation shifted in the 14th century from Baden to Württemberg, which shaped the town's further development.

The original form Bachango appeared in the 12th century and points to the water-rich location. Today residents live in hillside neighborhoods and work in the valley industries, shaping a town organized around commuting rhythms and family routines.

Visitors find pedestrian zones and shops in the center, while the surroundings offer paths through orchards and vineyards. The hillside neighborhoods are connected by stairs and small streets, some of which climb steeply.

An annual street festival opens with cannon fire from the tower and draws crowds from across the region. The celebration transforms the center into an open stage for music and regional food over several days.

Location: Backnang VVG

Elevation above the sea: 271 m

Website: https://backnang.de

GPS coordinates: 48.94639,9.43056

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:59