Schorndorf

Schorndorf is a town along the Rems river between Stuttgart and Schwäbisch Gmünd, surrounded by wooded hills and vineyards. The old center gathers around a market square with half-timbered houses, while newer neighborhoods climb the slopes on both sides of the valley.

The settlement received market rights in the 13th century and grew as a trading center for grain and wine from the surrounding valleys. During the Reformation, religious conflicts led many residents to migrate eastward to Moravia.

The birthplace of engineer Gottlieb Daimler houses a museum dedicated to his contributions to automotive engineering and internal combustion engine development.

The old town is best explored on foot, though some streets climb steeply toward the train station and hillside neighborhoods. Public transport connects the center with surrounding districts and the Stuttgart region.

The local museum displays a collection of historical craft tools and everyday objects from the Rems valley. The exhibits document how farming and trade practices in the region changed over several centuries.

Location: Rems-Murr

Elevation above the sea: 256 m

Website: https://schorndorf.de

GPS coordinates: 48.80000,9.53333

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:41