Steinheim an der Murr, municipality in Germany
Steinheim an der Murr is a town in Baden-Wuerttemberg where the Bottwar and Murr rivers meet. It comprises two districts, Kleinbottwar and Höpfigheim, and sits at the border between built-up areas and countryside marked by vineyards, fields, and forests.
The town received city status in 1955. Since the late 1800s, it has been a center for upholstered furniture production, which shaped the local economy and created employment. This craft tradition continued and expanded to include metalworking and service industries.
The name refers to the town's position at the gateway to the Bottwar Valley wine region. Vineyards shape the landscape and remain central to local identity and how people experience daily life.
The town has a train station with connections to Stuttgart, about 30 kilometers away, and Stuttgart airport is within 45 kilometers. Good infrastructure makes it easy to explore the area and reach other destinations.
In a sand pit near the town in 1933, the skull of an ancient woman was discovered, estimated to be about 400,000 years old. This find, known as Homo steinheimensis, ranks among the oldest human remains found in Germany and draws scientific interest from around the world.
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