Schwenningen

Schwenningen railway station is a building featuring traditional German architectural elements with red brick walls and a steeply pitched roof, located at the intersection of regional train lines. The structure marks the entrance to Schwenningen and offers direct connections to several destinations across the region.

The station opened in 1869 as part of the Black Forest Railway expansion, connecting Schwenningen to major industrial centers. Its opening coincided with the period when the town expanded its economic significance in the clock manufacturing sector.

The building serves as a protected monument reflecting the period when Schwenningen was a major center for clock manufacturing. The station stood as a symbol of the town's economic importance and its role in industrial development.

The station offers direct connections to Stuttgart, Konstanz, and other Black Forest destinations. Visitors should check train schedules in advance, as service frequency varies depending on the route.

The station complex preserves an original 19th-century water tower that once supplied steam locomotives with water. This tower stands as a reminder of the steam era and reflects the railway history of the region.

Location: Villingen-Schwenningen

Inception: 1869

Official opening: 1869

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/bahnhof/Schwenningen-28Neckar-29-1026272

GPS coordinates: 48.06000,8.53560

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23