Balingen

Balingen
Zollernschloss in Balingen Zollernschloss in Balingen
Coat of arms of Balingen Coat of arms
Balingen
Location of Balingen within Zollernalbkreis district
Coordinates:
Country	Germany
State	Baden-Württemberg
Admin. region	Tübingen
District	Zollernalbkreis
Government
• Mayor	Helmut Reitemann (CDU)
Area
• Total	90.34 km2 (34.88 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)
• Total	33,270
• Density	370/km2 (950/sq mi)
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes	72301–72336
Dialling codes	07433
Vehicle registration	BL
Website	www.balingen.de

Balingen is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, capital of the district of Zollernalbkreis. It is located near the Swabian Jura, approx. 35 km to the south of Tübingen, 35 km northeast of Villingen-Schwenningen, and 60 km southwest of Stuttgart.

It is home to the Bizerba and Ideal companies.

History

Balingen is first mentioned in 863. Initially a possession of the lords of Haigerloch, in 1162 it was acquired by the count of Hohenberg. In the 13th century it received the title of city from Friedrich der Erlauchte, it was largely rebuilt on the left bank of the river Eyach.

In 1403 it was sold to the County of Württemberg, whose chancellor maintained a residence there until the 18th century.

Balingen became part of the unified Germany in 1870.

Main sights

The city was destroyed by a fire in 1809, from which only the Protestant church, the castle and a few other edifices escaped. The Protestant church's construction finished in 1541; it has a characteristic sundial in the apse.

The castle was reconstructed in 1935.

External links

• Official website (German)