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Vaihingen an der Enz
Skip unless you have a specific interest in the concentration camp memorial or Schloss Kaltenstein; otherwise use as a 2–3 hour stop on a Stuttgart Region day trip.
Vaihingen an der Enz is a small town in the Stuttgart Region with a medieval castle (Schloss Kaltenstein) and a former concentration camp memorial. Most travellers pass through on the ICE line between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe. The town itself is compact and walkable, with a few restaurants and a hotel. It does not justify a dedicated trip unless you are visiting the memorial or combining it with nearby Ludwigsburg or Sindelfingen.
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days)
- Airport
- STR
- Nights
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- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Vaihingen an der Enz110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSTR Stuttgart Airport (S-Bahn to Stuttgart Hbf, then ICE to Vaihingen (Enz); about 1 h total).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–4.00 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)€3.00–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to town centre€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Budget bedDouble room at Hotel Krone, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedDouble room at Hotel Krone, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room at Hotel Krone, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €100 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- STR Stuttgart Airport (S-Bahn to Stuttgart Hbf, then ICE to Vaihingen (Enz); about 1 h total)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Sep (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vaihingen an der Enz: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
16 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
14 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
14 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
14 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable. The station is about 1 km north of the Altstadt; a taxi or 15-min walk covers it.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
ICE or regional train to Ludwigsburg, about 10 min
Baroque palace and gardens; combine with Vaihingen for a half-day.
Door to door: About 40 min
ICE to Stuttgart Hbf, about 20 min
Museums, shopping and the Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Door to door: About 35 min
Regional train to Sindelfingen, about 15 min
Mercedes-Benz plant and outlet shopping.
Door to door: About 40 min
Regional train to Böblingen, about 20 min
Verspannungsbau and the German Motorcycle Museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Altstadt)
Walkable to Schloss Kaltenstein, restaurants and the station; one hotel (Hotel Krone).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Single room at Hotel Krone1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €60 | €60 |
| ICE Stuttgart–Vaihingen, one way1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €16 |
| Trip total≈ €171 per person per day, bed included | €171≈ US$200 |
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Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2.50–4.00 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (0.5 L) | €3.00–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Meal at Ratsstuben am Markt | €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) |
| ICE ticket Stuttgart–Vaihingen, one waycheck | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Taxi from station to town centre | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The concentration camp memorial has limited opening hours: check the official site before visiting.
- Schloss Kaltenstein is a private property; you can view it from outside only.
- Last trains from Stuttgart to Vaihingen run around midnight; check the DB timetable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Stuttgart; most other countries have consulates in Stuttgart or Frankfurt.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- ICE Stuttgart → Vaihingen (Enz): about €10–20 (≈ US$12–25), 20 min (check)
- Taxi station → town centre: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-keh)
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me (ent-shool-dee-goong)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is this? (vee feel koh-stet dahs)
- Wo ist der Bahnhof? — Where is the station? (voh ist dair bahn-hohf)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Vaihingen an der Enz. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the concentration camp memorial and Schloss Kaltenstein.
- Eat pages with last orders for Ratsstuben am Markt.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for ICE stop Vaihingen (Enz).
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