Surroundings
	Here you'll find suggestions and informations for excursions in the near surroundings of Giengen. For young and old explorers - something nostalgic for adults. An important piece of technology history. Lokal trainExplaining to the little ones how a steam locomotive / engine works is great when they are in front of it. Karin Marquard-Mader, Alb-Guide Eastern Alb and certified nature and landscape guide of the Heidenheim-Brenz region. It offers guided tours in the region. Special requests are considered. Ideal for groups who want to do a guided hike. http://www.albentdecken.de/ Bild: Dietmar Giljohann GNU-Lizenz Wikipedia Jakobsweg-Travel. The bus company Launer-Reisenfrom Wört specializes in the Way of St. James. Very interesting homepage with a lot of useful information. Bild o.: Judith Happ Bild u.: Matthias Kabel GNU-Lizenz Wikipedia The Steiffwas opened in the summer of 2005. It is only 200m from the hotel and opened daily from 10am to 8pm. Even the factory sale, "Treasure trove" is located in close by. Wikipedia-Margarete Steiff  Wikipedia-Museum Bild: Rainer Lippert Charlottenhöhle - one of the most beautiful caves in Baden-Wuerttemberg is located just 4 km away from Giengen. Wikipedia  Geopark Bild: Ötzi GNU-Lizenz Wikipedia Swabian Alb Geopark Geopark Bild: Judith Happ The Eselsburger Tal with its bizarre rock formations, such as the "virgins of stone" offers wonderful opportunities for walking and hiking. . Wikipedia  Legolandof Germany, situated in Günzburg, is only 45 km away from Giengen Wikipedia Nördlinger Riesis a geological feature created by a meteorite impact. A feature you seldom get to see. Wikipedia The Ravensburger-Spieleland for the kid's. Wikipedia The Märklin-Museumin Goeppingen is a must for all lovers of model railways. Wikipedia For collectors, the Käthe-Kruse-Puppenmuseum near by Donauwoerth. Wikipedia S H O P I N G For shoping Outlet City in Metzingen. Bild: Sebastian Terfloth GNU-Lizenz Wikipedia Automobile history of Audi in themuseum mobile in Ingolstadt. Wikipedia     Bild: 8mobili GNU-Lizenz Wikipedia Museum building with interesting architecture .. The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Untertürkheim near by Stuttgart. Wikipedia Bild: 8mobili GNU-Lizenz Wikipedia CC-BY-SA-3.0-DE The Porsche-Museum in Zuffenhausen near Stuttgart. Wikipedia The Camino de Santiago Jakobswegcoming from Wurzburg, also runs through Giengen and continues to Ulm. Wikipedia Must see: The "Jakobsweg" shortend to 4,2 Km - the  Jakobsweglenear by Charlotten-cave Bild: Traveler100 GNU-Lizenz Wikipedia The lively university town of Ulmwith the highest church tower in the world is only 35 km away from Giengen and can be reached conveniently by train and car. Wikipedia Bild: Bernd Haynold GNU-Lizenz Wikipedia Castle Katzenstein at Dischingen. Castle from the time of the "Hohenstaufen" Wikipedia Bild: Andreas Praefcke GNU-Lizenz Wikipedia Schloss Hellenstein, Heidenheim. Serves backdrop for opera performances and other festivities. Nice view of Heidenheim, Museum. Wikipedia Bild: Einsteins CC-by-sa-2.0-de GNU-Lizenz Wikipedia Tiefer Stollen, Aalen, Wasseralfingen Museum galleries, old iron ore mining. Wikipedia Bild: softeis GNU-Lizenz Wikipedia Königschlösser,  Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Wikipedia