Hohenlohe

Hohenlohe is a rural district in northern Baden-Württemberg that spans a wide area and includes sixteen municipalities, with Künzelsau serving as its administrative hub. The region mixes small towns and villages with farmland and open countryside, where factories sit alongside fields and traditional market squares.

The district came into being in 1973 when two separate counties merged to form a single administrative unit. Its name comes from the Hohenlohe family, who ruled the region for centuries until their authority ended in the early 1800s.

The Hohenlohisch dialect shapes daily life here, a way of speaking that connects people to the region's past and gives it a distinct identity. Visitors who spend time in towns and villages notice how locals use this language variation in shops, markets, and public spaces.

The best time to visit is throughout the year, though spring and autumn offer pleasant weather for exploring the area. The district sits conveniently between major cities and has good road connections if you plan to drive.

The district holds several medieval castles and fortified structures scattered across hills and villages that transport visitors back to earlier times. These fortifications were once seats of noble families and continue to define the character of the landscape today.

Location: Stuttgart Government Region

Capital city: Künzelsau

Elevation above the sea: 319 m

Shares border with: Main-Tauber-Kreis, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall, Heilbronn, Neckar-Odenwald

Website: https://hohenlohekreis.de

GPS coordinates: 49.27000,9.62000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:29