Oberderdingen

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Oberderdingen
Town
Old town hall
Coat of arms
Location of Oberderdingen within Karlsruhe district
Oberderdingen Show map of Germany Oberderdingen Show map of Baden-Württemberg
Coordinates: 49°03′45″N 08°48′07″E
Country	Germany
State	Baden-Württemberg
Admin. region	Karlsruhe
District	Karlsruhe
Government
• Mayor (2019–27)	Thomas Nowitzki^[1]
Area
• Total	33.57 km² (12.96 sq mi)
Elevation	190 m (620 ft)
Population (2023-12-31)^[2]
• Total	11,721
• Density	349.2/km² (904.3/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	75032–75038
Dialling codes	07045, 07258
Vehicle registration	KA, VAI
Website	www.oberderdingen.de

Overview

Oberderdingen is a municipality in the Karlsruhe district of Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany. It is located about 30 km east of Karlsruhe and 32 km west of Heilbronn. The town lies within the Kraichgau region, known for its rolling hills and vineyards.

Area: 33.57 km²

Elevation: 190 m above sea level

Population (2023): 11,721

Geography

Oberderdingen is nestled between the Stromberg and Heuchelberg hills, surrounded by forests and agricultural land. The climate is temperate, suitable for viticulture and other agricultural activities.

History

The town's history dates back to at least 1260, when it was mentioned in the Herrenalb Charter for a vineyard in Terdingen. The Herrenalb Monastery, constructed in 1267, highlights the historical significance of the area.

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Landmarks and Attractions

St. Peter and St. Paul Church: A Gothic-style church built in the 13th or 14th century, renovated in the 18th century in Baroque style.

Flehningen Water Castle: A Renaissance-era castle in the Flehningen district, formerly the seat of the Flehningen family.

The Guardhouse: Built in 1772 at the entrance of Amthof, it is a protected architectural landmark.

St. Laurentius Church: Constructed between 1571 and 1574, it is one of the oldest Protestant churches in Württemberg.

Old School: Built in 1891/92, used as a school until 1945, now functioning as a conference center known as the Oberderdingen Forum.

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