Heidenheim

Heidenheim an der Brenz is a city in the Swabian Mountains (German: Schwäbische Alb) near Stuttgart.

Get in

By train

Heidenheim is a stop along the Brenz train line that runs from Aalen via Heidenheim to Ulm. The regional train line is also part of Heidenheim's local public transport system.

By car

Heidenheim is located near the Autobahn A 7 just off the Exit Heidenheim and is also easily accessible by car and truck via the federal highways B 19 and B 466 that travers the city.

See

• State Museum of Württemberg (Württembergisches Landesmuseum). operates a branch location in Hellenstein Castle where it placed its Carriage and Chaise Museum 
• Museum (in the Roman Baths). exhibits finds dating back to Roman time. 
• 1 Art Museum (located in a former Jugendstil bath). organizes traveling exhibits. It also displays in permanent exhibit the world's largest and most complete collection of Picasso posters.  
• 2 Hellenstein Castle (Schloß Hellenstein). Located on top of Hellenstein Mountain and overlooking the city, the most important building and landmark of Heidenheim  
• Protestant Michaels' Church. former parish seat of the city 
• Elmar-Doch-House. 
• Crown Inn and Pub. 
• Lower Gate. 
• Villa Waldemaier. 
• burgher tower Türmle. 
• Castle Pharmacy. 
• the weavers' settlement. 
• Heathland Smithy. 
• Old Mint. 
• old Peters' Church (today cemetery chapel). 
• construction facility for the manufacture of large turbines. built for the local Voith company in 1924 is a significant industrial historic landmark. 
• Schnaitheim castle. The little castle is situated at the Brenz river's edge and offers a sight to see for visitors and residents alike. 
• Schnaitheim Mill. large wheel, though operation of the mill was halted several years ago. 
• Mergelstetten church. the old church was torn down in 1841 and replaced with a new, Protestant church built in neo-gothic style. The building was commissioned by Carl Alexander Heideloff who also commissioned Lichtenstein Castle. Lumber was used to build parts of the church because the parish was poor at the time. For the same reason the church tower wasn't built as tall as originally planned. Nonetheless, this church is popular and picturesque and frequently used on postcards. 

Do

• Sasse Theater company. 
• Football: FC Heidenheim were promoted in 2023 and now play in the Bundesliga, the top tier. Their home ground Voith-Arena (capacity 15,000) is 1 km southwest of town centre.
• World Cup fencing: January. Heidenheim annually hosts a World Cup fencing tournament in épée. Because of the size and depth of the field, the Heidenheim event is considered the strongest épée event in the world, stronger even than the World Championships or the Olympic Games. Late February. (date needs updating)
• Opernfestspiele Heidenheim: . Annually Heidenheim puts on the Opera Festival in Hellenstein Castle. The festival developed out of the former serenades held there. It has received international recognition and critical acclaim under the artistic direction of conductor Marco-Maria Canonica. The Opernfestspiele Heidenheim draws visitors from around Europe and overseas, and has significantly boosted the city's reputation as an important cultural site. Residents also enjoy the annual theater festival in the outdoor Nature Theater. (date needs fixing)

Sleep

• 1 Schlosshotel Park Consul (Best Western Premier), Hugo-Rupf-Platz 2, ☏ +49 7321 30530. (updated Jan 2016)
• 2 Hotel NH Heidenheim, Friedrich-Pfenning-Straße 30, ☏ +49 7321 9800. (updated Jan 2016)