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Riedlingen
ℹ️Practical info — Riedlingen
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💡 Tips
- Look up at the roofs in the old town during spring and summer to spot the famous Riedlingen storks.
- Park your car outside the historic core, as the medieval streets are notoriously narrow for modern vehicles.
- Watch your step on the riverbank paths in summer: the Danube cycle path runs right through and gets very busy.
- Visit the weekly market on Thursday mornings on the main square to find authentic Upper Swabian regional produce.
🍽 Food
Try these large, meat-filled dumplings at traditional inns around the market square.
Look for a rustic tavern in the old town serving these traditional cheese noodles topped with crispy onions.
In late summer, bakeries along the main street offer excellent fresh plum cake.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy hearty local blood sausage (Schwarzwurst) from independent butchers for a picnic.
The small alleys of the old town hide appealing little shops well-suited for browsing.
Take a leisurely walk along the river for a peaceful view of the town's skyline.
A quiet historical square away from the main traffic, well-suited for a short rest.
Enjoy the silence in the impressive Gothic interior of this striking church.
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Situated on the idyllic upper reaches of the Danube, Riedlingen enchants its visitors with an exceptionally well-preserved medieval townscape. While strolling through the winding alleys of the old town, amidst the magnificent, centuries-old half-timbered houses, you almost feel transported back to the era of the great guilds. The proud landmark of this Danube town is the imposing St. George's Church, whose widely visible tower forms the very heart of the historic centre. Riedlingen also possesses a rather special animal charm: the town is famous for its many white storks, which nest on the historic roofs and chimneys every year, their clattering echoing through the streets in springtime. For cyclists and hikers, the location directly on the international Danube Cycle Path is absolutely good. From here, you can undertake wonderful tours into the vast nature of Upper Swabia and up to the heights of the Swabian Alb. With its rustic traditional inns, regular historic markets, and the peaceful atmosphere on the riverbank, Riedlingen is a wonderful place to slow down and experience authentic Swabian culture.
- Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Top sights: Historic Old Town Riedlingen · Museum Schöne Stiege · Riedlingen Stork Nests
- Nearby: Munderkingen (15 km)
- Population: ~11.271
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 72 | 56 | 68 | 70 | 114 | 112 | 121 | 118 | 81 | 79 | 68 | 78 |
Geography
Facts
- Location: On the Danube Cycle Path between Ulm and Sigmaringen.
- Old Town: Entire ensemble is a protected historic site.
- Storks: Often more than 20 active nests in the town center.
- Education: Headquarters of the SRH Distance Learning University.
- Heritage: First documented in the year 835.
- Geography: Situated at the foot of the Swabian Alps.
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