Gaggenau

Gaggenau is an industrial town in a valley roughly 8 kilometers northeast of Baden-Baden in Baden-Württemberg. The municipality encompasses eight districts, including Bad Rotenfels and Oberweier.

The settlement appeared in written records in 1243 and grew from a small village into an industrial center starting around 1873. The shift from glassworks to vehicle manufacturing shaped its long-term development.

The Klag-Bühne theater hosts regular performances that shape the town's cultural life. The Unimog Museum reflects the deep connection between the place and its industrial heritage.

The town connects to major routes via Highway 462 and has electrified rail services to regional destinations. Visitors can easily reach neighboring areas like Baden-Baden and explore the various districts.

The Unimog, Mercedes-Benz's famous universal vehicle, was developed here and still defines the town's identity. The museum collection shows how this innovation transformed local industry and global markets.

Location: Rastatt district

Elevation above the sea: 141 m

Shares border with: Muggensturm, Bischweier, Kuppenheim, Baden-Baden, Gernsbach, Loffenau, Bad Herrenalb, Malsch, Marxzell

Website: https://gaggenau.de

GPS coordinates: 48.80303,8.32018

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:37