Ehingen

Ehingen is a town situated along the Danube River in Baden-Württemberg, spanning across incorporated neighborhoods with green areas and farmland interspersed throughout. It sits at an elevation that allows views of the surrounding countryside and keeps a mixed character between rural and urban elements.

The settlement first appeared in written records in 961 and later came under the rule of the Berg-Schelklingen counts, who held influence for centuries. It subsequently became part of Austrian Habsburg territories, which introduced new administrative and cultural patterns.

The Catholic faith has shaped how people here celebrate and gather, with religious traditions still woven into daily community life and local events. This heritage remains visible in the way residents mark the calendar and use public spaces together.

The rail line connecting to Ulm and Sigmaringen provides regular service for reaching nearby cities, making it straightforward to explore the area. It is generally easier to visit during off-peak times when fewer tourists are around and local services run at a comfortable pace.

A decades-long partnership links this town with the Hungarian city of Esztergom, facilitating regular cultural exchanges and shared initiatives between the two communities. This unusual connection across a great distance demonstrates how local bonds can form and sustain across continents.

Location: Alb-Donau-Kreis

Location: Ehingen (Donau) VVG

Location: Further Austria

Location: Oberamt Ehingen

Elevation above the sea: 515 m

Website: https://ehingen.de

GPS coordinates: 48.28285,9.72622

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13