Kirchheim unter Teck, Administrative town in Esslingen district, Germany
Kirchheim unter Teck is an administrative town in Esslingen district, Baden-Württemberg. The municipality sits at the base of Teck Mountain and spreads across several neighborhoods and residential areas.
The first written mention dates back to the year 960, and during the 14th century the settlement developed into a center for textile production. Under Württemberg rule, the community later received town rights and grew into a regional trading hub.
The weekly farmers market and monthly Krämermarkt maintain traditional commerce patterns, offering local produce, clothing, and household items throughout the seasons.
The train station sits close to the center and is served by regional trains and several bus routes. The town center is easy to explore on foot, and the surrounding area offers hiking and cycling paths toward the Swabian Jura.
Near the town, visitors can find remains of a Natter rocket launch pad from the Second World War. This site was used in 1945 for testing experimental aircraft and is among the few visible traces of that program.
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