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Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg is a state located in Germany's southwest. It is Germany’s third largest state in terms of size and population, with an area of 35,742 square kilometres (13,800 sq mi) and 10.7 million inhabitants.

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Police officers are deployed near an engineering company after two people were killed in a shooting incident in Germany

Germany: Two dead after shooting in Baden-Württemberg

The alleged perpetrator was apprehended by police following a manhunt involving a helicopter and special forces.
CrimeJanuary 7, 2025
Former professional gymnast Tabea Alt at DTL Finale

German gymnastics launches probe over abuse allegations

Bronze medalist Tabea Alt says her health was "deliberately jeopardized" by the German gymnastics federation DTB.
SportsDecember 29, 2024
A golden sun rises over forested hills blanketed in snow

With first snows, winter arrives in Germany

There was snowfall in Germany this week, especially in the south, but the cold weather isn't expected to last.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 23, 20247 images
Loaves of German bread

Germany: Thief steals bakery van with delivery man on board

The employee was in the van's cargo compartment when the vehicle was stolen, and had to escape by jumping out.
CrimeOctober 29, 2024
Two German police officers standing outside a building and near several police vehicles during raids in the western city of Mannheim. September 24, 2024.

Germany: Police raids in southwest target human traffickers

Police raided more than 20 properties in southwestern Germany and arrested at least four people.
CrimeSeptember 24, 2024
Euromaxx reporter Brant Dennis and Birger Meierjohann are upside down on the roller coaster at the Tripsdrill amusement park in the German region of Swabia.

Germany’s quirkiest theme park

This park offers more than roller coasters; it’s a dive into Swabian culture.
TravelAugust 27, 202404:48 min
Emergency services and police cars stand on a street during in Albstadt-Lautlingen

Germany: Shooter dead after killing two in Baden-Württemberg

Police and emergency services were at the scene in Albstadt-Lautlingen, where three people lost their lives.
CrimeJuly 14, 2024
Flood damage in Baden-Württemberg

German insured flood damage estimated at €2 billion

Torrential rains in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg damaged homes, infrastructure and large swathes of farmland.
CatastropheJune 7, 2024
Several police officers stationed near the doorways of a property in Althengstett in Baden-Württemberg during raids on June 4, 2024.

Germany: Police raid 'Reichsbürger' sites amid coup trial

Police searched 10 properties, investigating two potential supporters of the far-right "Reichsbürger" movement
CrimeJune 4, 2024
Many streets are flooded in Babenhausen in the Bavarian-Swabian district of Unterallgäu

Germany: Trains canceled amid southern storms and flooding

Trains between Munich and Stuttgart were canceled again on Sunday, as residents and authorities battled heavy rain.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 2, 2024
A man in glasses and a dark overcoat (German parliamentarian Roderich Kiesewetter of the CDU) looks into the camera

German lawmaker attacked amid spate of political violence

Roderich Kiesewetter, a Christian Democratic member of the German Bundestag was verbally and physically assaulted at a c
CrimeJune 1, 2024
A view of the German frigate "Baden-Württemberg"

German warships embark on South China Sea mission

During an Indo-Pacific deployment, Germany's armed forces aim to demonstrate international interoperability.
ConflictsMay 31, 202402:53 min
The state parliament of Baden-Württemberg

Antifa group claims Stuttgart incident against AfD lawmakers

The Stuttgart Antifascist Action Alliance blamed the violence on the far-right party and security services.
PoliticsMay 10, 2024
Police officers at the University of Mannheim

German police shoot machete-wielding man at university

The incident occurred at the faculty of economics while lectures were taking place.
CrimeApril 24, 2024
A towable passenger staircase covered with a thick blanket of snow

Let it snow: Happy kids and frustrated commuters in southern Germany

On Tuesday morning, icy rain meant travelers to and from southern Germanys faced considerable delays.
TravelDecember 5, 20237 images
A group of teenagers dressed in traditional Black Forest clothing

10 reasons to love Germany's Baden-Württemberg

Truly diverse, the German state of Baden-Württemberg offers visitors diverse landscapes, great food and charming cities.
TravelOctober 24, 202310 images
A young woman smiles at a beer garden, holding a pretzel and a beer

Touring Germany: Exploring the distinct southern identity

Euromaxx reporter Rachel Stewart is on a mission to discover Germany's diversity. This time she visits southern Germany.
TravelOctober 20, 202304:33 min
DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Piobbico, where ugly is beautiful, Belgian fries and an average German evening.
LifestyleOctober 13, 202326:06 min
A panoramic view of Heubach, a small town in East Württemberg

Germany: How can rural regions attract workers from abroad?

Small companies in Germany's more rural areas face huge challenges as labor shortages affect the countryside, too.
BusinessSeptember 17, 2023
Fallen tree lying on a caravan

Germany: Storms force evacuation of more than 1,000 campers

Southern Germany has been hit by storms, with several people injured by falling trees at a campsite on Lake Constance.
CatastropheAugust 25, 2023
Police preparing to force entry into a pharmacy in central Karlsruhe, March 10, 2023.

Kidnapping suspect in Karlsruhe was known to police

The reasons behind the five-hour hostage drama at a pharmacy in Karlsruhe still remain unclear.
CrimeMarch 11, 2023
Police in Offenburg use their batons to push back demonstrators

Germany: Police, protesters clash near AfD state conference

The clashes broke out between protesters and police around the far-right AfD party conference.
PoliticsMarch 4, 2023
Deutsche Bahn long distance trains

World War II era bomb shuts rail lines in southern Germany

The bomb was discovered not far from the tracks and disrupted to the Swiss city of Basel
ConflictsFebruary 3, 2023
File photo of a police officer recording drivers' speed

Driver shakes off German police in high-speed car chase

The chase in reached speeds of more than 250 kilometers per hour and involved 41 police cars and a helicopter.
CrimeJanuary 21, 2023
A young woman with long hair sits at an outdoor cafe, holding a pretzel and a beer

Meet the Germans: Southern Germany's culture

Rachel's trip around Germany continues. She now explores the cultural differences between Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
CultureOctober 20, 202210:14 min
04.2016 Check-in (Sendungslogo)

Popular destinations in Baden-Württemberg

We’ll show you the most popular cities and regions in Baden-Württemberg for tourists.
TravelApril 23, 202226:00 min
04.2016 Check-in (Sendungslogo)

Highlights of western Germany

From Wuppertal to the Eifel region and on to Stuttgart - Lukas Stege rides Germany´s only suspension railroad, Nicole Frölich hikes on volcanic rock, and we also visit the country´s largest automobile museum.
CultureApril 16, 202226:01 min
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Travel Tips for Tübingen

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and his girlfriend Juli have been exploring the old university town Tübingen.
TravelApril 14, 202204:22 min
04.2016 Check-in (Sendungslogo)

Mercedes, Maultaschen, and vineyards

Stuttgart is known for its wine and cars, as well as its cultural treasures and culinary delights.
CultureNovember 13, 202126:01 min
Symbolbild, Themenbild, Heidelberg, Tourismus, Sehenswuerdigkeit, GER, 17.07.2021

Sights of Baden-Württemberg

Tourist highlights include Heidelberg, Baden-Baden, the Black Forest, and Lake Constance.
CultureNovember 13, 202102:38 min
Deutschland Weintrauben der Sorte der Trollinger bei Stuttgart

The Trollinger's comeback

For a long time, the typical regional wine was regarded as a lightweight. That's no longer the case.
CultureNovember 13, 202102:18 min
DW Check-in | Mercedes-Benz Museum

Discovering and Savoring Stuttgart

Between vineyards and the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Lukas Stege explores the Swabian metropolis.
TravelNovember 12, 202114:33 min
09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Baden-Württemberg

Germany's 16 states: Baden-Württemberg

Truly diverse, Baden-Württemberg offers visitors nature, good food and breathtaking cities.
TravelSeptember 8, 2021
Danyal Bayaz, a member of the environmentalist Green party

Germany: 'Tax snitch' website sparks controversy

A new web portal for people to report tax evasion has triggered online trolling against the minister who suggested it.
PoliticsSeptember 2, 2021
German federal Interior Minister Horst Seehofer, pictured on June 18 in Rust at a meeting with his regional counterparts.

Germany widens refuge for Afghan Bundeswehr helpers

Afghan civilians who helped the German military fear reprisals from the Taliban as NATO packs its bags.
PoliticsJune 18, 2021
Police investigators stand outside the synagogue in Ulm

German police launch hunt for synagogue arsonist

Security has been "ramped up" for Jewish residents in Ulm and adjacent areas.
CrimeJune 5, 2021
A close up a rotating light on top of a police car

Germany: Kindergarten burglars caught napping

The trio who broke into a Germany kindergarten made the mistake of falling asleep on the job.
CrimeApril 14, 2021
View of Tübingen city center - and DW's reporter's day pass

Is Tübingen the model pandemic German city?

Infection rates are soaring in Germany. But Tübingen aims to show that some restrictions can be lifted.
SocietyMarch 22, 2021
Marcel Fürstenau

Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats at a crossroads

Marcel Fürstenau
After historically bad results at state polls, Germany’s conservatives must repair their image, says Marcel Fürstenau.
PoliticsMarch 15, 2021
German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Greens are jubilant, Merkel's CDU suffers defeat

The conservatives will find it hard to gloss-over their poor performance ahead of national elections later this year.
PoliticsMarch 14, 2021
A man casts his vote for the federal state election of Rhineland-Palatinate in Trier, Germany

Merkel's CDU takes a hit in regional elections

The Christian Democrats have lost ground in two crucial state elections in Germany.
PoliticsMarch 14, 2021
Woman putting ballot paper in box

First states vote in major German election year

The outcomes could have an impact on parties' national standing ahead of September's election to replace Angela Merkel.
PoliticsMarch 14, 2021
A crane holds a new bridge aloft over the river Erf in Bürgstadt, Germany

Germany: Brand new bridge 'doesn't fit'

Bavarian walkers and bikers must wait until next week to use their replacement bridge, because of a design oversight.
SocietyMarch 12, 2021
Kretschmann on a campaign poster

Germany's baby boomer Green party wunderkind

Kretschmann's alliance of Greens and conservatives could be a model for the national level.
PoliticsMarch 11, 2021
Weidel and Schvydkoy stand side by side in Moscow

Germany's far-right AfD lawmakers visit Moscow

While talking to Russian lawmakers, members of the far-right AfD party called to end the sanctions against Russia.
PoliticsMarch 10, 2021
Church and town hall in the center of Munich

What is your favorite German state? DW competition results!

Over 3,000 users took part in our "Favorite German State" competition. Now the winners have been determined.
TravelFebruary 3, 2021
Daily Drone | Schloss Ludwigsburg

#DailyDrone: Ludwigsburg Residential Palace

Ludwigsburg Residential Palace is often nicknamed the ‘Versailles of Swabia’! Take a bird’s-eye view of one of the largest Baroque palaces in Germany!
TravelDecember 21, 202001:01 min
Daily Drone | Residenz Karlsruhe

#DailyDrone: Karlsruhe Palace

Baroque in Baden-Württemberg: Take a look at Karlsruhe Palace from the bird’s eye view!
TravelDecember 21, 202001:00 min
Daily Drone | Karlsruhe Pyramide

#DailyDrone: Karlsruhe Pyramid

A pyramid in Germany? There is one, and it's located in the city of Karlsruhe. We show you it from our drone’s perspective:
TravelDecember 21, 202001:00 min
A new earthquake was felt this on the territory of Strasbourg, Friday, December 4, 2020 at 6:59 am of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale. It was recorded in the immediate vicinity

France: Geothermal project shelved after mini quakes

Operations to tap geothermal energy are being put on hold after Strasbourg residents were woken by a minor earthquake.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 4, 2020