Donaueschingen
General Information • Accommodation • Arts and Culture • Camping • Conference and Congress Venue, M.I.C.E. • Danube Cycle Path • Danube Navigation • Distances • Events • How to get there • Markets • Mooring • Pictures • Regional Specialities • Restaurants and Inns • Service / Mobility • Sports • Theme Parks and Natural Parks • Tourist Information| Country | D, Germany |
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| Province | Baden-Württemberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
| Region | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, Black Forest Baar District |
| ZIP | 78166 |
| Danube´s banks | on both sides |
| Population | 21600 |
| Sea level | 680 |
| General description | There, where the Danube starts its journey, lies Donaueschingen - a lively combination of tradition and progress. On the one hand an town of culture and seat of princes, on the other a modern cultural treasures, such as the Prince Fürstenberg Collections and discover the art nouveau ornamentation of the town. Make use of the varied possibilities for sport in splendid natural surroundings - the classic "Danube Cycle Track and Footpath" starts here -and take part in international events such as the CHI horse-show from september and the festival for contemporary music from october. |
| en.wikipedia.org |  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donaueschingen |
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| Latitude (d:m:s) | 47:57:0 |
| Longitude (d:m:s) | 8:30:0 |
How to get there
By Road
| Description | Getting there by car B27: Stuttgart - Schaffhausen/Swiss B31: Freiburg - Lindau B33: Offenburg - Konstanz A81: Stuttgart - Bodensee |
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By Rail
| Description | Donaueschingen station is your destination if travelling by rail. All IR (InterRegio), IRE (InterRegio express) and RE (Regional-Express) trains stop here, at the intersection between the "Black Forest" line (Offenburg - Konstanz), the "Höllental" line (Donaueschingen - Freiburg) and the "Danube valley" line (Freiburg - Ulm). |
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By Air
| Description | Donaueschingen is also easily accessible by air via the international airports in Zürich (CH) and Stuttgart, or by flying directly to Donaueschingen airfield. |
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| Distance (km) | 110 |
Camping
Riedsee-Camping
| Category | Camping |
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| Description | The campground is located right on the idyllic natural lake, surrounded by meadows and forests. Here you will find relaxation. Swimming in the sea, surfing, fishing, cycling (Danube Cycle Trail) as well as a playground for children - in short, a little paradise! Sanitary building modern standards, a variety of gastronomy and an animation program during the summer months. |
| Facilities | Lake with a sandy beach, restaurant and kiosk, toilet block, washing machines and dryers, playground, sports field, tennis court, bike rental, guided tours, activities for children (in the summer season). |
| Pitches | 500 |
| Disabled facilities provided | Nein |
| Rates | Add space for caravan: € 8,00 Campground: € 4,00 adult: € 4,50 children 4 - 10 years:€ 3,50 children under 4 years frei |
| Address | Riedsee-Camping Am Riedsee D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/15138 |
| Tel. | 0771/5511 |
| info@riedsee-camping.de | |
| Link | www.riedsee-camping.de |
Danube Navigation
topEvents
Donaueschinger Musiktage (The Music Festival of Donaueschingen)
| Description | During the month of October, Donaueschingen becomes a center and meeting point for the most important musicians in the world of new music. Since 1921, the Music Festival has been a forum for the development of new styles and forms of expression in this field. Music history of the 20th century is inseparable from the name Donaueschingen. Enjoy this unique audiovisual experience. |
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| Date | 19th- 21st of October 2012 |
| Address | Geschäftsstelle Donaueschinger Musiktage Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-266 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.swr2.de/donaueschingen |
Donaueschinger Windhundtage (Donaueschinger Greyhound Days)
| Date | 04th - 05th of August 2012 |
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| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.windhundtage.com |
Fürstenberg Weihnachtswelt (Fürstenberg "World of christmas")
| Description | Christmas Market in the Royal stables. |
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| Date | 30th November - 02nd December 2012 |
| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Heimattage Baden-Württemberg 2012 (Homeland Days)
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| Description | There are different events with music and cabaret, street festivals and market, art, folk festival with parade and many other events. If you need more informations you could ask the tourist-information. |
| Date | The whole year. |
| Address | Geschäftsstelle Heimattage 2012 Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771 857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771 857-227 |
| geschaeftsstelle@heimattage2012.de | |
| Link | www.heimattage2012.de |
Internationales S.D. Fürst Joachim zu Fürstenberg-Gedächtnisturnier (The CHI Show Jumping Event)
| Description | The great atmosphere prevails among the thousands of spectators of the annual show jumping tournament. The world show jumping elite meets on the grounds of the Princely Fürstenberg Palace. The crowd cheers enthusiastically when the first-class riders complete the course immaculately. The Spectators are especially enthralled by the carriage driving event, which takes place at breakneck speed in the riverbed of the brigach. |
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| Date | 13th - 16th of September 2012 |
| Address | ESCON Marketing GmbH 0 Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de |
Jazznacht in Donaueschingen
| Description | Each year in August, the city centre of Donaueschingen turns into one big party - the Jazz Night. |
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| Date | 18th of August 2012 |
| Address | Tourist-Information Donaueschingen Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-266 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Weihnachtsmarkt (Chistmas Market)
| Date | 08th - 09th of December 2012 |
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| Address | Tourist-Information D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Accommodation
Informationen zu den Unterkünften erhalten Sie bei der Tourist-Information!
| Category | External List |
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| Beds | 0 |
| Disabled facilities provided | Nein |
| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771 857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Arts and Culture
Das Fastnachtsmuseum (The Carnival Museum)
| Description | The museum houses artefacts associated with the long carnival tradition of the Baar region. Museum tours can be arranged by appointment, Telephone 0771/857-221 |
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| Address | D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Der Donau-Zusammenfluss (The Danube Confluence)
| Description | The two rivers, Breg and Brigach, unite to form the Danube at the base of marble sculpture from Franz Xaver Reich. The sculpture shows the "Mother Baar holding the young Danube as a child in her lap." Close to the palace in the park, a small stream flows from the Danube spring into the Brigach. |
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| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Der Hanselbrunnen (The Hansel Fountain)
| Description | The Hansel Fountain was given by Julius Kirsner to the citizens of Donaueschingen in 1913. The fountain depicts a Hansel, a historic figure from the Donaueschingen carnival celebration. The Hansel is a good-natured character, and the decorations shown on his costume symbolize the battle between the departing winter and the arriving-spring. |
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| Address | D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
Diana Brunnen (Diana Fountain)
| Description | The fountain was commissioned by Prince Max Egon II of Fürstenbeg to commemorate the fourth Donaueschingen visit of Emperor Wilhelm II in 1904. The "Diana" motif was a suggestion of the emperor. |
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| Address | Postplatz D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
Die Karlstraße mit Jugendstilelementen (The Karl Street - An ensemble of Art Nouveau Buildings)
| Description | Many of the buildings along Karl Street are adorned with art nouveau elements. After the big fire of 1908, the buildings were reconstructed with a city-architectural masterplan in mind. Much attention was given to stylistic details. The wrought are narrow and high, and many bays are adorned with gold ornamentations. The steph-gabled walls, for instance at the Thedy buidling (Karlstr. 11) were supposed to serve as fire barriers. |
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| Address | Karlstraße D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
Donauquelle (The Danube Spring)
| Description | The source of the River Danube is a so-called "Karstaufstoßquelle". It has been as the historical source of the Danube ever since the Roman general Tiberius visited it in 15 BC. The source is framed in a romantic wrought iron basin, which lies in the palace grounds right next to the Prince of Fürstenberg's palace. The sculptured scene by Adolf Heer decipts "Mother Baar" with the young Danube. |
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| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Evangelische Christuskirche (The Lutheran Christ Church)
| Description | The Lutheran church is built in a baroque style, it was opened in 1910. |
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| Address | Max-Egon-Straße D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
Fürstlich Fürstenbergische Brauerei (Royal Fürstenberg Brewery)
| Description | The beer of the Princely Brewery in Donaueschingen is rightly known as one of the best beers in the world. Brewery tours: Monday - Friday at 2.30 pm and on demand, Phone: +49 (0) 771 86206. |
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| Address | Fürstenberg Brauerei Postplatz 1-4 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Tel. | +49 (0) 771 86206 |
| info@fuerstenberg.de | |
| Link | www.fuerstenberg.de |
Fürstlich Fürstenbergische Sammlungen (Royal Fürstenberg Collections)
| Description | One section of the museum houses temporary exhibitions of world-renowned contemporary art. The museum is also home to a natural history collection assembled in the 19th century. This collection has remained largely untouched since its beginnings. As such, the natural history collection documents the museum traditions in Germany. The existence of two such completely divergent collections within a single museum and the contrasts between the two ist particularly exciting. Opening hours: April - November Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 - 13.00 Uhr and 14.00 - 17.00 Uhr. Sundays and holidays 10.00 - 17.00 Uhr |
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| Address | Fürstlich Fürstenbergische Sammlungen Karlsplatz D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Tel. | 0771/229677560 |
| a.wilts@fuerstenberg-gv.de | |
| Link | www.fuerstenberg-kultur.de |
Fürstlich Fürstenbergisches Schloss (Fürstenberg Princely Palace)
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| Description | The architectural history of this imposing palace goes back to the 16th century. It took on its present-day appearance when it was renovated between 1893 and 1896. The palace combines the demands of prestige with the comfortable living conditions required by a Belle Epoque villa. The architectural style certainly followed the example set by the French. This makes it unique among Germany's palaces. Guided tours for groups can be arranged by appointment. |
| Address | Haus Fürstenberg D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Tel. | 0771 229677560 |
| info@schloss-donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.fuerstenberg-kultur.de |
Kulturhistorische Zeugnisse in den Stadtteilen (Historically Important Sites in the Associated Communities of Donaueschingen)
| Description | There are a number of additional very interesting attractions located in the outer lying communities of Donaueschingen. The Entenburg castle, built in 1471, lies on the shore of the danube in Pfohren. The St. Mauritius church in Grüningen is home to wall paintings from the 14th century. In addition, the Fürstenberg princes' mausoleum, located at the former site of a medieval castle in Neudingen and the St. Hilarius church in Heidenhofen are both art historical highlights of the area. |
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| Address | D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Max-Rieple-Platz (Max-Rieple-Square)
| Description | The newly redesigned Max Rieple Square lies in the shadows of the Bohemian baroque towers of St. John's church between the city's library, music school and art school. With the café situated there, it has become a popular meeting place for young and old. It is an inviting place to enjoy the atmosphere of the city. |
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| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Museum Biedermann (The "Biedermann-Museum")
| Description | Collection of Modern Art. |
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| Address | Museum Biedermann Museumsweg D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Tel. | 0771 8966890 |
| info@museum-biedermann.de | |
| Link | www.museum-biedermann.de |
Rathaus und Musikantenbrunnen (City Hall and Musicians' Fountain)
| Description | The city hall was originally built in 1838 but it was destroyed by fire 70 years later. The art nouveau building which stands today was constructed in 1910-11. The massive entrance as well as the vaulted meeting chamber are characteristic for this architectural style. A window in the meeting chamber depicts the city fire of 1908. The Musicans' Fountain in the city square was built by Bonifatius Stirnberg. It was erected in 1989 at the occasion of the celebration of the city's 1100 year long history. |
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| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Stadtkirche St. Johann (St. John's Church)
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| Description | The church in its current from was built in the first half of the 18th century, replacing an earlier late gothic building. The church, built in the Bohemian baroqu, complemented the then still young residence of Prince Joseph William Ernst of Fürstenberg's by adding its own architectural accents. |
| Address | An der Stadtkirche D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
Markets
Fürstenberg Weihnachtswelt im Marstall (Fürstenberg "World of christmas")
| Category | Christmas Market |
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| Date | 30th November - 02nd December 2012 |
| Address | Haus Fürstenberg D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Tel. | 0771 229677-401 |
| info@schloss-donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.haus-fuerstenberg.de |
Hobby-Trödelmarkt (Hobby-Market)
| Category | Craftwork/Folk Art |
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| Date | 17th of November 2012 |
| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771/857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771/857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Weihnachtsmarkt in der Innenstadt (Christmas Market)
| Category | Christmas Market |
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| Date | 08th - 09th of December 2012 |
| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Tel. | 0771 857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Service / Mobility
Edi´s Fahrradshop
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| Address | Edi´s Fahrradshop Josefstraße 15 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Tel. | 0771 15300 |
Radcenter Rothweiler (Bike-Center Rothweiler)
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| Description | - |
| Address | Radcenter Rothweiler Max-Egon-Straße 13 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Tel. | 0771/13148 |
| info@rotrad.de | |
| Link | www.rotrad.de |
Theme Parks and Natural Parks
Fürstlich Fürstenbergischer Schlosspark (The Princely Fürstenberg Park)
| Category | Park |
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| Description | The park is generously laid out, criss-crossed by watercourses on which ducks romp about in the sunlight. Beautiful old trees, gardens in bloom and many monuments await you as you take a stroll throught this park, which was laid out in the 1820s French and English style. |
| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771 857-228 |
| Tel. | +49 (0) 771 857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Regional Specialities
Erlebnisführung "Kultur und Genuss" (Guided Tour "Cultur and Dining")
| Category | Culinary |
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| Description | Culture and dining lie so close to one another that they should be combined together. This option is available in a special tour of Donaueschingen. This tour begins by visiting the Danube spring, the bohemian baroque church St. John´s, the art nouveau city hall, as well as other cultural highlights. To enrich the tour experience, a meal at a Donaueschingen restaurant concludes the tour. The duration of the tour is approximately 60 minutes. The price per participant (including tour, meal and alcohol-free beverage) is 21 € per person for groups of 4 - 8 17 € per person for groups of 9 - 14 15 € per person for groups of 15 - 25 We will provide information regarding which meals will be served and organize a tour for the date of your choice. Offers are also available in which the dining option is integrated into one of the other guided-tours of the city. |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Fürstenberg-Brauerei (Royal Fürstenberg Brewery)
| Category | Culinary |
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| Description | The beers produced by the Fürstenberg brewery are known throughout the world for their fine taste. A visit to Donaueschingen is not complete without sampling a pilsner, a lager, or a wheat beer. Brewery tours can be arranged by appointment Monday - Friday 14.30h, Telephone 0771 / 86206. |
| Link | www.fuerstenberg.de |
Tourist Information
Tourist-Information
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| Address | Karlstraße 58 Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771 857-228 |
| Tel. | +49 (0) 771 857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Restaurants and Inns
Tourist-Information, Tourist-Information (Tourist-Information)
| Category | Restaurant |
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| Description | Informations you get by the tourist-office, Telephone: 0049 (0) 771 857-221. |
| Opening hours | October to April Monday to Friday 9 - 17 o´clock May to Septembre Monday to Friday 9 - 18 o´clock, Saturday 10 - 14 o´clock, Sunday 11 - 13 o´clock |
| Seats | 0 |
| Disabled facilities provided | Nein |
| Address | Karlstraße 58 Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771 857-228 |
| Tel. | 0771 857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Sports
Biking, Donaueschingen für Radler (Donaueschingen for Byciclists)
| Category | Biking |
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| Description | Bicycling through the countryside around Donaueschingen is a great way to relax. The well developed system of bike trails allows cyclists to get acquainted with the area and its inhabitants. Restaurants serving local dishes await those travelling by bike. You get information about touren in the tourist-information. |
| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Tel. | 0771 857-221 |
| Tel. | +49 771 857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Hiking, Donaueschingen für Wanderlustige (Donaueschingen for Hikers)
| Category | Hiking |
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| Description | Hike through the many different landscapes of the Baar region on well-maintained hiking trails which are perfect for hiking, Nordic-walking, or just strolling. There are many hiker-friendly inns, preparing typical regional dishes, that welcome you. You get informations about short and long hikes in the tourist-information. |
| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Tel. | +49 (0) 771 857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Golf, Land- und Golfclub Öschberghof
| Category | Golf |
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| Description | 18 and 9 hole golf course |
| Address | Golfplatz 1 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Tel. | 0771 / 840 |
| Link | www.oeschberghof.com |
Conference and Congress Venue, M.I.C.E.
Donaueschingen für Tagungsgäste (Donaueschingen for participans)
| Category | Conference |
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| Description | Donaueschingen is perfect for conferences, conventions and educational seminars. Conference participants can find a variety of hotels. The dining possibilities are almost unlimited. We will gladly help you to organize your meeting and associated programs. |
| capacity | 1 |
| Address | Tourist-Information Karlstraße 58 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771 857-228 |
| Tel. | +49 (0) 771 857-221 |
| tourist.info@donaueschingen.de | |
| Link | www.donaueschingen.de |
Donauhallen - Glänzende Perspektiven für Ihre Veranstaltung! (Donauhallen - Bright perspectives for your event!)
| Category | Conference |
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| Description | For meetings, conferences or seminars are the newly renovated "Donauhallen" -equipped with all modern media - ideal. With three individual meeting rooms and conference rooms - you will find the right one for your event. We are happy to advise you individually. |
| capacity | 1 |
| Address | Donauhallen An der Donauhalle 2 D-78166 Donaueschingen Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany |
| Fax | 0771 897819-25 |
| Tel. | +49 (0) 771 897819-0 |
| info@donauhallen.de | |
| Link | www.donauhallen.de |
Distances
Distance to Station
| Description | The train station is near the city centre. |
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| distance (km) | 0 |
Distance to Danube (by bike)
| Description | The beginning of the Danube cycle path is by the Fürstenberg Castle Park. This is near the city center. |
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| distance (km) | 0 |
Distance to Danube (by car)
| Description | The Danube Confluence, here the rivers Brigach und Breg unite, is near the city centre. |
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| distance (km) | 0 |
Mooring
topDanube Cycle Path
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| Category | to place (downstream) |
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| Description | The Danube Bike Trail is a classic bike route with superb stages along the Danube. You can take the trail as far as Passau or even further. |
Pictures
The Danube Source
(c) Claudia Everke
The Danube Confluence
(c) Stadt Donaueschingen
Rathaus mit Musikantenbrunnen
(c) Fototeam Vollmer
The Princely Fürstenberg Palace
(c) Ralf Brunner
St. John´s Church
(c) Stadt Donaueschingen
