Metzingen, Shopping district in Metzingen, Germany.
Metzingen is a town in Baden-Württemberg located about 30 kilometers south of Stuttgart, spreading across valleys and hills. The place features over 80 factory outlets with international fashion brands that shape its commercial landscape.
The town first appears in written records in 1075 and grew for centuries through wine production. The Thirty Years' War caused major destruction, but textile manufacturing later became its economic foundation.
The town preserves Swabian traditions visible in its buildings and local customs, while international fashion brands shape its contemporary character. Visitors experience a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern retail that defines daily life here.
The town center is walkable, and the train station connects directly to Stuttgart for easy access. Plenty of parking facilities accommodate those arriving by car.
Hugo Boss opened its first factory outlet store here in the 1970s, transforming the textile quarter into a retail hub. This decision attracted other fashion brands and continues to shape the town's economic identity.
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