Bad Mergentheim: Ketterberg

Bad Mergentheim lies along the Tauber in northern Baden-Württemberg, where the river runs through a broad valley of vineyard slopes, fields and woodland. The town is known for the Deutschordensschloss, a former residence of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order from 1526 until 1809; its museum records the order’s long presence in the region. Mineral springs shaped Mergentheim’s identity as a spa town, while the landscaped Kurpark remains an important part of local life. Around the Tauber Valley, timber-framed towns, wine villages and cycling routes give the countryside a distinctly Franconian character. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Baden-Württemberg connects regionally.

Baden-Württemberg is best known within Germany for the Black Forest, the wooded upland region that shapes much of the state’s southwest. Its terrain also reaches from the Upper Rhine plain and its wine-growing areas to the limestone ridges of the Swabian Jura, while Lake Constance marks part of the southern frontier. Stuttgart, the state capital, is closely tied to the automobile industry and hosts the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Porsche Museum. Heidelberg’s old town and castle add another important strand to the region’s identity, alongside renowned universities, spas and regional cooking. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Baden-Württemberg.

Germany stretches from the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps on its southern border, encompassing northern plains, river valleys and forested uplands. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe have long connected its regions, while the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps give the south a more dramatic relief. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island reflect the capital’s role in German history and culture. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the Rhine, and the Bauhaus movement, founded in Weimar in 1919, transformed modern design far beyond Germany. Regional cooking, Christmas markets and brewing traditions bring further character to daily life. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Germany.