Country Germany Admin. region Tübingen Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Local time Wednesday 12:17 AM | State Baden-Württemberg District Zollernalbkreis Postal codes 72301–72336 Population 34,049 (31 Dec 2008) | |
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Weather 2°C, Wind SW at 24 km/h, 82% Humidity Points of interest Zollernschloss, Museum für Waage und Gewi, Alpen‑ und Seerosengarten, Zillhauser Wasserfall, Hundsrücken | ||
Balingen is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, capital of the district of Zollernalbkreis. It is located near the Swabian Jura, approx. 35 km to the south of Tübingen, 35 km northeast of Villingen-Schwenningen, and 60 km southwest of Stuttgart.
Contents
- Map of Balingen Germany
- History
- Main sights
- Sons and daughters of the town
- Personalities who have worked locally
- References
Map of Balingen, Germany
It is home to the Bizerba and Ideal companies.
History
Balingen is first mentioned in 863. Initially a possession of the lords of Haigerloch, in 1162 it was acquired by the count of Hohenberg. In the 13th century it received the title of city from Friedrich der Erlauchte, it was largely rebuilt on the left bank of the river Eyach.
In 1403 it was sold to the County of Württemberg, whose chancellor maintained a residence there until the 18th century.
Balingen became part of the unified Germany in 1870.
Main sights
The city was destroyed by a fire in 1809, from which only the Protestant church, the castle and a few other edifices escaped. The Protestant church's construction finished in 1541; it has a characteristic sundial in the apse.
The castle was reconstructed in 1935.