Tettnang: Discovered the smallest medium-sized town in Germany on Lake Constance!

Tettnang: Discovered the smallest medium-sized town in Germany on Lake Constance!

In the heart of Baden-Württemberg lies Tettnang, the smallest medium-sized city in Germany with a population of 20,077 (as of July 2022) and a remarkable area of ​​71.22 square kilometers. This charming city is located on Lake Constance, making it the third largest city in the Lake Constance district, after Friedrichshafen and Überlingen. According to suedwest24.de Tettnang has an almost balanced gender distribution, with 9,968 male and female 10,109 female residents.

Tettnang is not only known for its small population, but also for its important role in hop cultivation. The hop-growing region “Tettinanc” has an impressive export rate of 70 to 80 percent, which underlines the economic relevance of the city. Tettnang also offers almost 10,000 jobs and has around 8,000 commuters who come to the city every day.

History and infrastructure

The origins of Tettnang go back to the year 882, when the city was mentioned in documents as “Tettinanc”. It received city rights from King Adolf of Nassau in 1297. Historical events shaped the city, such as the siege and destruction in 1322 by Duke Leopold and the subsequent restoration of the fortifications seven years later. According to Wikipedia, Tettnang has developed over the last decades and is now a center for electronics with companies such as ifm electronic and Avira.

The city is well connected in terms of transport, even though the Meckenbeuren–Tettnang railway line was closed in 1995. The federal highway 467 and a city bus network guarantee sufficient accessibility. This infrastructure is crucial for maintaining the quality of life and supply functions of medium-sized cities. In this context, the role of cities in regional development is considered particularly important, as are the challenges they face, for example in the provision of jobs and infrastructure, as BBSR explains.

Cultural aspects and community life

Tettnang offers a variety of cultural and sporting facilities. Highlights include the City Museum, the Montfort Museum and the Electronics Museum. A particularly important aspect of community life is TSV 1848 Tettnang e.V., which is the city's largest sports club with around 2,700 members. The traditional festivals include the Montfort Festival, the Fasnet and the Bähnlesfest, which maintain the city's cultural heritage.

The city is also active internationally and has twin town relationships, including with Omagari in Japan and Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher in France. These connections strengthen intercultural exchange and promote awareness of global issues.

Overall, Tettnang shows that smaller medium-sized cities in Germany can also play an important role through their special economy, history and cultural life. They are not only places for living, but also for encounters, exchanges and development.