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Trossingen
ℹ️Practical info — Trossingen
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💡 Tips
- Visit the German Harmonica Museum to learn about the world-famous Hohner musical tradition.
- Use the city as a first-rate base for exploring the Black Forest or the Swabian Alb regions.
- Check the cultural calendar of the State University of Music for high-quality concerts.
- Take a stroll around Gaugersee, a popular recreation spot located on the edge of town.
- Learn about the 'Trossingen Lyre', a significant archaeological find from the area.
🍽 Food
Try these filled pasta dumplings in local eateries, often served sliced and pan-fried with egg.
A hearty regional classic (onion-topped roast beef) found in traditional restaurants in the center.
Indulge in a slice of the famous cherry cake at one of the cozy cafés on the market square.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for a genuine Trossingen-made harmonica as a special local souvenir.
Visit the market for regional produce like cheese and sausages from the Baar plateau.
A quiet nature reserve great for hiking and observing the local flora.
The benches around the lake offer a peaceful view of the water and the surroundings.
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Trossingen is located in the district of Tuttlingen in Baden-Württemberg, perched on the Baar plateau between the Black Forest and the Swabian Alps. The town is globally recognized as the 'Music City,' a title earned in the 19th century when the Hohner company transformed it into the world center for harmonica and accordion manufacturing. This musical heritage remains bustling today, supported by the German Harmonica Museum and the prestigious State University of Music. Beyond music, Trossingen holds significant scientific importance as a major discovery site for Plateosaurus dinosaur skeletons dating back to the Triassic period. Economically, the town has transitioned into a modern industrial center focused on precision engineering and electronics. Its location at nearly 700 meters above sea level gives a crisp mountain climate and serves as an excellent base for exploring the diverse landscapes of the Baar region through hiking and cycling.
- Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Top sights: German Harmonica Museum · Auberlehaus Museum · Trossingen Concert Hall
- Nearby: Spaichingen (7 km)
- Population: ~17.744
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 | -2 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 68 | 54 | 66 | 67 | 109 | 108 | 109 | 106 | 76 | 80 | 68 | 77 |
Geography
Facts
- Founding year of the Hohner company: 1857.
- City area: 24.22 square kilometers.
- Elevation: 699 meters above sea level.
- Discovery of Plateosaurus: starting in 1911.
- Postal code: 78647.
- First documentary mention: 797 AD.
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