Singen (Hohentwiel)

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Coordinates: 47°46′N, 8°50′E

Singen
Coat of arms of Singen Location of Singen in Germany

Country Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Administrative region Freiburg
District Konstanz
Population 45,420 (2005)
Area 61.75 km²
Population density 736 /km²
Elevation 429 m
Coordinates 47°46′ N 8°50′ E
Postal code 78201-78224
Area code 07731
Licence plate code KN
Mayor Oliver Ehret (CDU)
Website singen.de

Singen (Hohentwiel) is a city in the very south of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is an industrial town located north of the German-Swiss border.

Panorama of Singen and Hohentwiel fortress
Panorama of Singen and Hohentwiel fortress

The most famous sight of Singen is Hohentwiel mountain, a volcano that became extinct long time ago. On top of the mountain lies Hohentwiel fortress. The castle that once stood there was destroyed by French troops during the Napoleonic Wars.

Further sights in Singen are the Geographic Museum and the local Saint Martin Church with its Gothic tower (77 meter).

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