Waghäusel, Greater district town in Rhine valley, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Description
Waghäusel is a town with three distinct districts in Baden-Württemberg, situated in the Rhine valley landscape. The townships of Kirrlach, the core town, and Wiesental form a connected settlement with a local character.
History
The roots of the area trace back to a monastery established in the 13th century, which served as the foundation for later growth. Over time, the separate townships developed and merged, shaping the place as it stands today.
Culture
The Pilgrimage Church of Mother with Kind Heart and the Baroque castle Eremitage are woven into the daily life and identity of the place. These structures shape how locals and visitors experience the town's character and its connection to faith and heritage.
Practical
The town connects to major transportation routes through the A5 highway at the Kronau exit and the B36 federal road. All three districts are easy to reach and explore due to their central connection points.
Did you know?
The town is home to the headquarters of dm-drogerie markt, the major drugstore chain that originated and operates from here. This corporate center has shaped the economic and social character of the place for decades.
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Eremitage
710 m
Wagbachniederung
1.9 km
Marienwallfahrtskirche
919 m
Fernmeldeturm Waghäusel
2.4 km
Castra of Wagbach
4.6 kmHusarendenkmal (Wiesental)
2.5 km
Gewann Frankreich-Wiesental
3 km
Obere Lußhardt
5.6 kmMuseum im Alten Rathaus
3 kmSandgrube am Sermsgewann
3.6 km8 Sommer-Linden
6.3 kmLußhardt zwischen Reilingen und Karlsdorf
3.5 kmSandrasen Waghäusel
2.4 kmBrachfläche am Bahnhof
2.7 kmKapuzinerkloster Waghäusel bei Philippsburg
886 mEuklid's Cloud - Triangle
689 mVogelpark Oberhausen
2.9 kmSpeichertheater Oberhausen
2.8 kmHeilige Klara
894 mVogelpark-Kirrlach
4.1 kmDas weiße Gold von Waghäusel
745 mFreizeitzentrum Erlichsee
2.5 kmSculpture, Work of art
677 mStatue, Work of art
923 mWork of art, sculpture
2.2 kmScenic viewpoint
1.4 kmScenic viewpoint
2.6 kmZipperlin Stein
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