Sigmaringen, District capital in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Sigmaringen stands on a hill overlooking the Danube River, protected by a medieval castle that dominates the surrounding landscape at 587 meters elevation.
The town originated in 1077 and later became the capital of the Principality of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, maintaining this status until its integration into Prussia in 1850.
The medieval castle functions as a museum displaying artifacts from the Hohenzollern dynasty, including collections of weapons, porcelain, and historical furniture.
Three railway lines connect the town to Stuttgart, Ulm, and Tübingen, while local buses provide transportation services throughout the Sigmaringen district.
In 1944, the castle served as headquarters for the exiled French Vichy government under Marshal Pétain during the final months of World War II.
Location: Landkreis Sigmaringen
Location: Sigmaringen GVV
Inception: 1077
Elevation above the sea: 587 m
Shares border with: Beuron, Leibertingen
Website: http://sigmaringen.de
GPS coordinates: 48.08558,9.21789
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
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