Schiltach: Marktplatz
The landscape around Schiltach is steep and forested, which has shaped both the built environment and local life. Marktplatz forms the historic centre of this small Black Forest town, set in the narrow Kinzig valley near the confluence of the Schiltach and Kinzig rivers. Its cobbled square is enclosed by tightly grouped, gabled half-timbered houses; timber frames, plastered panels and projecting upper storeys give the centre its distinct regional character. Schiltach grew from a medieval settlement and remains closely associated with traditional Black Forest building craft. Wooded hillsides rise close to the old streets. The town is also linked with Hansgrohe, the bathroom-fixtures company founded in Schiltach in 1901.
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Among the towns of Baden-Württemberg, Schiltach stands out for its remarkably intact half-timbered old town at the meeting of the Schiltach and Kinzig rivers. Set in the Black Forest, the town rises from narrow river valleys, with wooded slopes close to the centre. Around the Market Square, timber-framed houses and the Town Hall create a cohesive historic ensemble. The Museum am Markt presents aspects of local life and traditions, while the historic Schüttesäge sawmill recalls the importance of timber processing in this forest region. Continue to other webcams in Baden-Württemberg to compare Black Forest landscapes and town settings around Schiltach.
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