natural wonder
Blautopf
An impossibly blue, 21 m-deep karst spring pot in Blaubeuren, mouth of one of Germany's largest cave systems; the colour comes from light scattering in limestone-saturated water.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Laupheim
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
About Laupheim
Laupheim is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Achstetten, 22km from Blautopf.
Laupheim is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, with about 19,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Achstetten, about 4 km away.
Laupheim (German: [ˈlaʊphaɪm] ; Swabian: Laoba) is a major district town in southern Germany in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Laupheim was first mentioned in 778 and gained city rights in 1869. One of the main trading routes, from Ulm to Ravensburg and then on towards Lake Constance ran through Laupheim. HavingRead more
developed from a rural settlement into a small urban area, Laupheim is home to a number of small to medium-sized industries and businesses. One of the largest employers are the German Armed Forces which maintain an airbase close to Laupheim, Laupheim Air Base.
Laupheim was the administrative centre of the district of Laupheim from 1842 until 1938 when the district was abolished. The southern parts of it were incorporated into the district of Biberach (including Laupheim itself) whereas the remainders were allocated to the district of Ulm.
In the second half of the 19th century Laupheim was home to the largest Jewish community in the Kingdom of Württemberg.
After World War II, Laupheim became part of the French occupation zone in 1945 and became part of the newly founded state of Württemberg-Hohenzollern in 1947.
Laupheim is the educational centre for the surrounding rural areas particularly with regard to secondary education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Laupheim?
Within an hour or so of Laupheim: Blautopf (22 km), Erwin Hymer Museum (34 km), LEGOLAND Deutschland (38 km), Lichtenstein Castle (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Laupheim?
The nearest famous roads are Solituderennen, Oberjoch Jochstrasse and Riedberg Pass.
Where is Laupheim?
Laupheim is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, about 4 km from Achstetten.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 19,012
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Baden-Wurttemberg
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 48.2279, 9.8787
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 Laupheim
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Erwin Hymer Museum
Unique museum celebrating road trip culture with vintage camper vans, caravans, and dream routes from around the world.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
LEGOLAND Deutschland
Bavarian LEGOLAND resort with over 55 million LEGO bricks creating interactive rides and models.
38 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Lichtenstein Castle
A romantic 19th-century 'fairy-tale castle' clings to a sheer cliff edge above the Echaz valley on the Swabian Alb.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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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