Lahr/Schwarzwald, Greater district town in western Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Description
Lahr is a city in southwestern Baden-Württemberg within the Ortenau district, where the Schutter Valley meets the Upper Rhine Plain. The Schutter River flows through several districts and divides the town center into northern and southern sections.
History
The settlement began in the 13th century as a fortified border fortress and later took its name from the Schutter River flowing through the region. Over the centuries, it grew steadily as it experienced various political and territorial changes.
Culture
Locals simply call their town Lahr, and many visitors recognize it as a gateway to the Black Forest region. The place serves as a center for engineering and manufacturing, reflecting its position between French and German industrial areas.
Practical
The town is well-connected by rail and has access to several highway connections, making travel to nearby cities like Freiburg or Karlsruhe convenient. The town center is easy to reach on foot, and most places are comfortably accessible from the center.
Did you know?
The town sits at a historically significant point where old trade routes crossed the region and travelers passed between France and the interior. This central location is still evident in the urban structure, which reflects the junction of various historical routes.
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Schuttern Abbey
5 km
Lützelhardt Castle
6.6 km
Storchenturm Lahr
101 m
Clara-Schumann-Gymnasium Lahr
1.1 km
Schutterlindenberg
1.5 km
Burgheimer Kirche
1.2 km
Stiftskirche Lahr
388 m
Stadtpark Lahr
868 m
Dautenstein Castle
6.1 km
Synagogue Kippenheim
6.1 kmRömische Straßenstation
3.6 km
St. Peter und Paul
7.8 km
Mariä Himmelfahrt
5 km
Christuskirche
676 m
St. Peter und Paul
121 m
Stadtmuseum Lahr
40 m
Sternen
6.1 kmBurg Seelbach
5.7 km
Schlosskirche
7.3 km
Freie Evangeliums-Christengemeinde Lahr
3.8 km
St. Gallus
3 km
Zwei Treppen VI
128 m
St. Peter und Paul
3.5 km
Schutterlindenberg
1.7 km
Langenhard-Kapelle
3.6 km
Friedenskirche
957 m
St. Martin
4.1 km
Martinskirche
1.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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