waterfall
Rhine Falls
Europe's largest plain waterfall, spanning 150 meters wide and 23 meters high near the town of Schaffhausen.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Gottmadingen
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
About Gottmadingen
Gottmadingen is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Hilzingen, 50km from Titisee.
Gottmadingen is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Hilzingen, about 4 km away.
Gottmadingen is a municipality in the district of Konstanz, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, situated on the Swiss border, 5 km southwest of Singen, and 12 km east of Schaffhausen.
A first mention of Gottmadingen was in 965. Until the construction of the Singen - Schaffhausen railway line it was a tiny village. OfRead more
historical interest is that on 9 April 1917, Vladimir Lenin accompanied by his wife and close friends, took a train from the Switzerland village of Schaffhausen and arrived in Gottmadingen. The German government had agreed to provide him with transportation to Russia. The German government hoped that with his arrival in Russia at this time would greatly aid Russias withdrawal from the war
Economic growth began in the 20th century. Due to the high demand for workers in the new factories the number of inhabitants grew rapidly.
Gottmadingen's industry was mainly based on the production of agricultural machinery. In the years 1960s and 1970s more than 4,000 workers were employed in the "Fahr" factory for agricultural engines. The factory was closed in 2003. Today's economy is based on several companies that settled on the former "Fahr" factory area. Another notable industry in the town consisted of the local "Bilger" brewery, established in 1821. The brewery served as a staple of the area until its acquisition by Fürstenberg in 1968.
The municipal area of Gottmadingen comprises also the outlying villages of Bietingen, Ebringen and Randegg, as well as the hamlet Murbach. Both Bietingen and Gottmadingen itself have railway stations and benefit from rail connections to Schaffhausen and Singen. The village Randegg and the hamlet Murbach are served by buses from Switzerland with a connection to the Swiss villages Ramsen and Dörflingen as well as the city of Schaffhausen. The route also passes through the German exclave of Büsingen am Hochrhein and its outlying village Stemmer, crossing the international border four times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Gottmadingen?
Within an hour or so of Gottmadingen: Rhine Falls (14 km), Mainau Island (31 km), Meersburg Castle (37 km), Zürich Zoo (42 km).
Are there any good drives near Gottmadingen?
The nearest famous roads are Schwägalp Pass, Sattelegg Pass and Ibergeregg Pass.
Where is Gottmadingen?
Gottmadingen is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, about 4 km from Hilzingen.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,452
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Baden-Wurttemberg
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 47.7351, 8.7769
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Gottmadingen
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Mainau Island
A Mediterranean flower island on Lake Constance bursts with palms, butterfly house and a baroque palace garden.
31 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Meersburg Castle
Germany's oldest inhabited castle overlooks Lake Constance from a vineyard terrace in a charming medieval old town.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Zürich Zoo
Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Zürich Old Town & Lake
Switzerland's largest city blending a medieval old town with trendy districts, all set along the Limmat River and the shores of Lake Zürich.
44 km · about 50 min drive
museum
Autobau Erlebniswelt
Racing driver Fredy Lienhard's supercar and motorsport collection in a former Romanshorn industrial plant on Lake Constance: Ferraris, Le Mans prototypes and Indy cars.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Titisee
A glacial lake in the southern Black Forest surrounded by forested hills, popular for swimming, boating, and winter sports.
50 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen
The world's largest airship collection, in the Bauhaus harbour station of the town where the giants were built, including a walk-through, full-scale reconstruction of the Hindenburg's passenger quarters.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Gottmadingen
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 60 kmFeldbergThe Black Forest's highest summit at 1,493 m offers Alps-to-Vosges panoramas and a chairlift up to the windswept ridge.
- 67 kmSchwägalp PassThe road under the north face of the Säntis, ending at the cable car station. Green alpine pasture country rather than high rock.
- 68 kmSattelegg PassA low, year-round pass between the Sihl valley and Einsiedeln, a useful and pretty link rather than a challenge.
- 79 kmMount RigiThe 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
- 80 kmIbergeregg PassA modest but scenic pass above Schwyz with long views to the Mythen peaks, usually kept open through winter.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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