Heidenheim an der Brenz

Few cities in Baden-Württemberg have a history as closely tied to the paper-making industry as Heidenheim an der Brenz. The town lies on the Brenz beneath the wooded slopes of the eastern Swabian Alb, where waterpower helped establish industries that still shape its identity. In 1867, Friedrich Voith took over his father’s local workshop; the company later became internationally associated with hydroelectric, paper-making and transport technologies. Above the centre, Hellenstein Castle houses Museum Schloss Hellenstein and provides the setting for the annual Opernfestspiele Heidenheim. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the eastern Swabian Alb connects regionally.

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