Most Beautiful Towns in Baden-WürttembergSmall Towns with Grand History

The video, which is around thirty seconds long, is accompanied by typical sounds of the activities shown and presents small towns in Baden-Württemberg. It is edited quickly and focuses in particular on the historic half-timbered houses and small alleyways. Zoom-in and zoom-out perspectives immerse us in the middle of the action.

The Small Town Gems look historic and are wonderfully contemporary at the same time. Everywhere there are well-kept facades with half-timbered houses, narrow alleyways with cobblestones and impressive market squares. They are peppered with boutiques, inns and cafés - simply cozy.

At the beginning of the video, a family with three children walks across a historic market square with old half-timbered houses and cozy outdoor restaurants. Voices can be heard in the background and some close-ups of the half-timbered facades can be seen. The bird's eye view takes us over a castle complex directly to a fountain with a trumpet figure. A trumpet drowns out the gentle splashing of the water.

Small, owner-managed stores selling household goods and fashion invite you to stroll and store. Two young women take a leisurely stroll through the small town. The town centres are characterized by narrow streets and alleyways, cobblestones and a cosy atmosphere.

A church tower bell rings. The church with its two towers stands in the center of the small town gem. In the next moment, we are surprised by a close-up of a zebra snorting into the camera. Bretten is home to this extraordinary animal park, where the animals can be petted and fed.

Meanwhile, a young woman enjoys fresh strawberry cake with a good cup of coffee on the market square. As she watches the gentle hustle and bustle and gazes at the half-timbered houses, time seems to stand still.

A young couple stroll past lush half-timbered houses. Blooming geraniums line the footpath. The family from the beginning enjoys an ice cream at the market fountain and laughs. Two young women stand on the covered bridge of the trumpeter's town and gaze out over the water. This is how relaxed a city trip to the small town gems of Baden-Württemberg can be. #smalltowngems

A final gong sounds before the credits roll: We are Southwest Germany - Baden-Württemberg.

Be inspired and experience the special charm of Baden-Württemberg's Small Town Gems!

If you collect ten stamps, you have an extra chance of winning. And this is how it works: Collect stamps in the postcard, send them to us by post and, with a bit of luck, win a trip to a small-town gem of your choice for two people.

The postcards and stamps are available at the tourist information centres. Simply check the notice board at your local tourist information centre or download the .

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Participation is possible until 31.12.2026.