Mössingen

Mössingen is a town in the Tübingen district of Baden-Württemberg that spreads across rolling terrain near the Swabian Jura. It serves as a local hub with schools, shops, and residential neighborhoods for its community.

The town first appears in written records from 774 when it was mentioned by Lorsch Abbey. It came under Württemberg's rule in 1441 after centuries under Zollern control.

The Peter and Paul Church forms the religious heart of the town with its historical interior. The Woodcut Museum nearby keeps alive a local artistic tradition that shaped the region's identity.

The town is easy to navigate on foot with clear paths through neighborhoods and the center. Parking is available and local shops are spread throughout the area.

The landscape experienced major ground movements in 1983 and 2013 caused by its distinctive layered rock formation. These geological events have left visible marks on the surrounding terrain.

Location: Tübingen

Location: Mössingen VVG

Elevation above the sea: 477 m

Shares border with: Nehren, Ofterdingen, Gomaringen, Bodelshausen

Website: http://moessingen.de

GPS coordinates: 48.40691,9.06029

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:53