Künzelsau, District capital in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Künzelsau is a district capital in Baden-Württemberg that sits along the Kocher River at 218 meters (715 feet) elevation. The buildings follow the river bend and climb the slopes on both sides, with meadows and woodland marking the edge of the settlement.
The earliest written record dates from 1098, when the settlement belonged to a local noble family. In 1806 the territory became part of the Kingdom of Württemberg and gained administrative status for the region in 1811.
The pedestrian zone in the town center serves today as a shopping street where residents meet for their daily errands and conversations. On market days, farmers from surrounding villages bring fresh produce, cheese and baked goods to the square.
The federal highway B19 runs through the town and connects it to larger cities nearby, while local bus lines link the different neighborhoods. Visitors can walk along riverside paths that offer short loops for easy exploration.
During the 19th century, pork butchers from the town migrated to Britain and opened successful meat shops in several cities. This wave of emigration began when local tradesmen recognized new business opportunities abroad during a period of economic difficulty.
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