Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg extends from the Upper Rhine Valley through the Black Forest to Lake Constance, with mountains, forests, and agricultural lands across 35,752 square kilometers.

The state emerged in 1952 through the merger of three territories: Württemberg-Baden, South Baden, and Württemberg-Hohenzollern following a public referendum.

The region houses several medieval monasteries, including the Maulbronn Complex and Reichenau Island, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their architectural significance.

With Stuttgart as its capital, Baden-Württemberg contains 35 rural districts, 9 urban districts, and 1,101 local authorities within four administrative regions.

The state contains the source of the Danube River at Donaueschingen, marking the beginning of Europe's second-longest river journey across the continent.

Location: Germany

Inception: April 25, 1952

Capital city: Stuttgart

Elevation above the sea: 327 m

Part of: Southern Germany, Southwestern Germany

Shares border with: Rhineland-Palatinate, Bavaria, Hesse, Vorarlberg, Thurgau, Canton of Schaffhausen, Canton of Zürich, Aargau, Basel-Landschaft, Grand Est, Basel-Stadt, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin

Website: https://baden-württemberg.de

GPS coordinates: 48.53775,9.04117

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:47