Giengen an der Brenz, Medieval town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Giengen an der Brenz is a town in Baden-Württemberg near the Bavarian border, situated in a valley surrounded by gentle hills. The center retains traces of its medieval past with narrow streets and older buildings.
The settlement received Free Imperial City status in 1395 and held this position for several centuries. In 1803 it lost this independence and came under the rule of the Duchy of Württemberg.
The town's name derives from its position along the Brenz River, which shapes the local landscape. You can see how this waterway flows through the settlement and gives the area its green character.
The town is easily accessible by the Brenzbahn railway and has good train connections to the region. It makes sense to allow enough time for walks through the town center when exploring.
The world-famous Steiff teddy bear was invented here and is still made at the local factory today. The company, founded by Margarete Steiff, made the town a symbol of the toy industry.
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