Heidenheim an der Brenz

Heidenheim an der Brenz extends along the Brenz River valley at the northeastern edge of Swabian Alb, bordered by forests and limestone formations.

The settlement originated around Castle Aquileia during Roman times, serving as a strategic point where five Roman roads intersected near the current Hellenstein Castle.

The Opernfestspiele Festival transforms the Knights' Hall of Hellenstein Castle into an open-air opera venue during summer months.

The Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University partners with 900 companies to provide education in engineering, business, and social sciences.

The Neuer Kammerchor Heidenheim chamber choir performs classical compositions in the historical setting of Hellenstein Castle since 2005.

Location: district Heidenheim

Location: Heidenheim an der Brenz VVG

Elevation above the sea: 504 m

Address: 89 Heidenheim, Germany 89518–89522 Heidenheim

Website: http://heidenheim.de

GPS coordinates: 48.67676,10.15292

Latest update: July 7, 2025 09:04