Vogtsburg

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Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl, often referred to as simply Vogtsburg, is a town in the Kaiserstuhl, a volcanic region in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg. It has a population of about 5,700 and was created on January 1, 1975 through the unification of six former municipalities, initially under the name Oberrotweil, and was renamed to Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl in April 1977. With its 5.4 square miles of vineyards, Vogtsburg is the biggest wine producing town in Germany. ()

Local name: Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl Population: 6 thous. (2019)Area: 14.44 mi²Coordinates: 48°5'38"N, 7°37'42"E

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Baden-WürttembergGermany

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Nearby attractions include: Höhingen Castle, Totenkopf Hill, Kaiserstuhl, Breisacher Münster St. Stephan.

1.6 miS
Forts and castles
Höhingen Castle
42 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscapes of Germany, Höhingen Castle stands as a testament to the country's rich medieval heritage. Though not as widely known as some of its grander counterparts, this castle carries the charm of a historical monument that has witnessed the...
2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Totenkopf Hill
55 min walk • The Totenkopf is a hill in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, forming the highest point in the Kaiserstuhl region. The hill is topped by an observation tower and a 120-m Deutsche Telekom communications tower. Wine and fruit are cultivated on its slopes.
2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Kaiserstuhl
55 min walk • The Kaiserstuhl is a range of hills in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany with a maximum height of 556.6 metres.
5 miSW
Church
Breisacher Münster St. Stephan, Breisach
128 min walk • The Breisach Stephansmünster is a Romanesque-Gothic church and landmark of the town of Breisach am Rhein.
4.7 miSW
Museum
Blaues Haus, Breisach
122 min walk • The Blue House in Breisach am Rhein has been a memorial and educational site for the history of Jews on the Upper Rhine since 2003. It is the former community center of the Jewish community in Breisach.
3.3 miS
Cemetery
Jewish Cemetery, Ihringen
85 min walk • The Ihringen Jewish Cemetery in Ihringen, a municipality in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district in southwestern Baden-Württemberg, is a protected cultural monument and is located in the middle of a land-cleared wine-growing area.
5.4 miNE
Church
Bergkirche, Bahlingen
138 min walk • The mountain church in Bahlingen am Kaiserstuhl is visible from afar on a hill above the village. Written evidence of the construction of the church does not begin until the end of the 13th century, so that the exact time of construction can no...
4 miN
Forts and castles
Limburg, Sasbach am Kaiserstuhl
102 min walk • Limburg Castle, also called Limpurg, in older literature also Lindberg Castle, is the ruin of a hilltop castle on a 272 m above sea level foothill of the Kaiserstuhl, the Limberg, 40 meters above the Rhine in the district of Sasbach am Kaiserstuhl...
5.5 miSE
Village
Gottenheim
141 min walk • One of the village's most notable attractions is the Gottenheim Winery, where visitors can explore the vineyards and sample a variety of exquisite wines. The winery's picturesque setting, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, makes it a perfect spot for a...
4.5 miE
Locality
Bötzingen
116 min walk • Bötzingen is renowned for its thriving wine industry, and visitors can indulge in the rich flavors of the local wines by taking a tour of the traditional wineries or participating in wine tastings. The region's unique terroir, with its fertile soil and favorable...