Höchenschwand
in Freiburg Region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.733 and 8.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 43' 59" and E 8° 10' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
German
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:20 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 6:53 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Germany in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Germany.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Germany. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Höchenschwand

Höchenschwand in Freiburg Region (Baden-Württemberg) with it's 2,478 habitants is located in Germany about 404 mi (or 650 km) south-west of Berlin, the country's capital town.

Current time in Höchenschwand is now 03:20 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Berlin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports close to Höchenschwand, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Germany is Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 38 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps in Austria at a distance of 31 mi (or 51 km). The closest in Germany is Monastic Island of Reichenau in a distance of 42 mi (or 51 km), South. We encountered 3 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hausern, Dachsberg, Schluchsee, Weilheim and Grafenhausen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 999 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

12°C (54 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Alpenblick Bio- und Wellnesshotel

Address
0,1 mi
St.-Georg-Str. 9
79862 Höchenschwand
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 0:00


Princess Romantic

Address
0,3 mi
Panoramastr. 22
79862 Höchenschwand
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 0:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 0:00


Seehotel Hubertus

Address
5,1 mi
Seebrugg 16
79859 Schluchsee
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 19:30 (lunchbreak: 12:00 - 14:00)
Weekend: 7:00 - 19:30 (lunchbreak: 12:00 - 14:00)


Schwarzwald Lodge Rothaus

Address
5,5 mi
Schlüchtseeweg 7
79865 Grafenhausen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00


Porten´s Hotel Fernblick

Address
0,1 mi
Im Grün 15
79862 Höchenschwand
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: closed


Waldlust Parkhotel

Address
1,2 mi
In der Wuerze 18
79837 Häusern
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Albtalblick

Address
1,3 mi
St. Blasier Str. 9
79837 Häusern
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: closed


Das Landhaus

Address
2,3 mi
Tiefenhäusern 14
79862 Höchenschwand
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00 (lunchbreak: 10:00 - 16:00)
Weekend: 8:00 - 20:00 (lunchbreak: 10:00 - 16:00)


Klosterhof

Address
2,6 mi
Am Kurgarten 9
79837 St. Blasien
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 14:30 - 17:00)
Weekend: 10:00 - 21:00 (lunchbreak: 14:30 - 17:00)


Hotel Bellevue

Address
2,7 mi
Am Kalvarienberg 19
79837 St. Blasien
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Fasnet 2015: Hemdglunkerumzung und Erstürmung des Rathaus St. Blasien

Published: February 13, 2015
Length: 06:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ralf Baechle

Die Erstürmung des Rathauses in St. Blasien am Hemdglunkerumzug 2015.


THW OV Schramberg und Laufenburg Brückenbau in St. Blasien

Published: August 31, 2014
Length: 33:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thomas Doebele

Kurzvideo über den Bauverlauf des Brückenbaus in St. Blasien. Weitere Infos auf http://www.thw-laufenburg.de.


Floriansmesse im Dom zu St. Blasien

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 33:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ralf Baechle


Fasnet 2015: Gaudigericht

Published: February 21, 2015
Length: 42:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ralf Baechle

Das Gaudigericht spricht närrisches Recht am traditionellen Auftritt am Fasnachtsfreitag 2015 im Kursaal St. Blasien.


Chorgemeinschaft Oberlauchringen sang ad hoc im Dom St. Blasien im Schwarzwald

Published: October 10, 2010
Length: 23:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: flumy

Die Chorgemeinschaft Oberlauchringen (CGOL) sang ad hoc "alta trinita beata" und das "ave verum" im Dom St. Blasien (4. größter Kuppelbau der Welt bzw. größter nördlich der Alpen), anlässlich...


Dom St. Blasien

Published: July 18, 2008
Length: 57:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jürgen Wagner

Dom St. Blasien im Schwarzwald.


Aufbau Straßenfest 2012 in St. Blasien

Published: July 27, 2012
Length: 01:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ralf Baechle

Jubel, Trubel, Heiterkeit vom 27. - 29. Juli!


Fasnet 2015: Die Spaltar

Published: February 21, 2015
Length: 47:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ralf Baechle

Auftritt der Spalter bei der Närrischen Bürgerversammlung am Fasnachtsfreitag 2015 im Kursaal St. Blasien.


Zunftratjournal

Published: February 25, 2015
Length: 37:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ralf Baechle

Der Zunftrat präsentiert Nachrichten, Informationen aus und Visionen für St. Blasien im Stile einer Nachrichtensendung.


Martin Kaufmann tritt in seine besondere Bütt

Published: February 24, 2015
Length: 46:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ralf Baechle

Martin Kaufmann tritt auf der Bühne des altehrwürdigen Kursaals von St. Blasien mit Handtuch und Seife in eine besondere Bütt.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Sankt Blasien Abbey in the Black Forest

Sankt Blaise's Abbey in the Black Forest was a Benedictine monastery in the village of St. Blasien in the Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Located at 47.76, 8.13 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1806 disestablishments, States and territories established in 1609, Benedictine monasteries in Germany, Jesuit education, Monasteries in Baden-Württemberg, Churches in Baden-Württemberg, Domes, Religious organizations established in the 1600s, Cathedrals in Germany, Christian monasteries established in the 17th century

Kolleg St. Blasien

The Kolleg St. Blasien is a state-recognised private Gymnasium (university preparatory school) and Catholic school with boarding facilities for boys and girls. It is situated in the town of St. Blasien in the German Black Forest. The school has 850 students, 300 of whom are boarders, and is led by members of the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus). It is considered to be one of the most prestigious schools in Germany with a rich and long history.

Located at 47.76, 8.13 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jesuit schools, Jesuit history in Germany, Schools in Germany, Private schools in Germany, Boarding schools in Germany, Catholic boarding schools, Jesuit secondary schools in Germany, High schools in Germany, Roman Catholic Church sex abuse cases in Europe

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Höchenschwand, Хёхеншванд, Хехеншванд, Гехеншванд, 赫兴施万德