Boxberg, town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Boxberg is a small town in Baden-Württemberg nestled in the valleys of the Umpfer and Schüpfer Grund, comprising several districts. The landscape features forests and meadows, while the center includes a baroque church from the early 1700s and a local museum housed in a historic town hall.
Boxberg was founded in the 7th century as Wanshofen and served as the seat of the Boxberg nobility from the 12th to 16th century. It became part of the Kurpfalz region in 1561 and was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Baden in 1806, eventually becoming part of the Main-Tauber-Kreis district.
The name Boxberg reflects the noble families who ruled the area and shaped its character over centuries. Residents maintain strong ties to rural traditions through local festivals, crafts, and the production of Grünkern, a roasted grain that remains central to regional cooking and community identity.
Boxberg is easily accessible by road with direct connections to highways toward Stuttgart and Würzburg. The train station connects the town to Würzburg and Osterburken, while shops, cafes, and basic services are available in the town center for visitors.
The nearby village of Wölchingen is home to a 13th-century Johanniter church called the 'Cathedral of Badischer Frankenland' by locals and serves as a regional landmark. Not far away stands a state pig-breeding station, a facility that has been an important part of local agriculture and economy for generations.
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