Ochsenhausen, Urban municipality in Biberach district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Ochsenhausen is an urban municipality in Biberach district, Baden-Württemberg, situated between the towns of Biberach and Memmingen. The settlement is defined by its former Benedictine monastery complex, whose basilica remains the dominant architectural feature in the townscape.
The town grew around Ochsenhausen Abbey, founded in 1093, which evolved into a self-governing principality within the Holy Roman Empire. This independent status ended in 1803 when the region underwent political reorganization.
The Benedictine monastery remains central to how locals and visitors perceive the town and its traditions. The Basilica of St. George stands as a focal point for those interested in religious buildings and their role in community life.
The town is accessible by regional trains that connect to larger cities, making arrival straightforward for visitors. Local guesthouses and hotels provide various accommodation choices to suit different needs.
The Öchsle narrow-gauge railway operates between Ochsenhausen and Warthausen, offering rides on vintage trains that represent a rare slice of regional rail history. This line preserves a form of transport that has vanished almost everywhere else.
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