Bernd Klein Klein-Singen.de

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Singen, Hegau & Lake Constance

Klein-Singen.de carries its location in its name: Singen beneath the Hohentwiel, between the Hegau volcanoes and Lake Constance.

Hohentwiel motif representing Singen and its surroundings

Singen at a glance

I have lived in Singen am Hohentwiel since 1993. I was born in Saarlouis. Singen lies in the south of Baden-Württemberg at the foot of the Hohentwiel, in the middle of the Hegau region and only a few kilometres from the Swiss border and the western part of Lake Constance. This makes the town an industrial location, a transport hub and a regional centre at the same time.

The town lies in a volcanic landscape between Constance, Schaffhausen and the Untersee. The Hohentwiel defines the skyline and the character of the town: as a striking hill, a viewpoint and a historical landmark.

From an older settlement, Singen developed above all in the nineteenth century into a rapidly growing town. The railway connection, the proximity to the border and the growth of industry turned it into an important place of work and trade in the western Lake Constance area.

Singen is still shaped by industry, crafts, services and commerce. Besides traditional industrial sectors, food production, metalworking and mechanical engineering, packaging, logistics and retail are all important parts of the local economy.

The town’s cultural profile includes the MAC Museum Art & Cars and the GEMS as a lively venue for concerts and events. At the same time, Singen is an important shopping town for the wider region — also because of its proximity to Switzerland and its good accessibility.

Photo gallery: landscape and views

The gallery is deliberately presented as a set of clickable thumbnails. It focuses on views from the Hohentwiel, fortress remains and wide panoramas across Singen, the Hegau region and towards Lake Constance.

Summer panorama from the Hohentwiel above Singen towards Lake Constance
Panorama from the HohentwielA summer view across Singen with remains of the fortress in the foreground.
View from the Hohentwiel across Singen towards the western part of Lake Constance
View towards the UnterseeSingen, the Hegau region and the western part of Lake Constance in a broad spring view.
Ruins on the Hohentwiel with a view into the Hegau landscape
Ruins and distant landscapeA quiet view through the Hohentwiel ruins into the Hegau landscape.
Spring path on the Hohentwiel with green slope and a view over the landscape
Spring on the HohentwielGreen slopes and a path above the town — typical of the volcanic Hegau landscape.
Fortress walls on the Hohentwiel surrounded by lush spring greenery
Walls in greeneryRemains of the Hohentwiel fortress embedded in lush spring foliage.
Wide panorama over Singen and the Hegau under a dramatic sky
Wide Hegau panoramaA broad view across Singen and the Hegau beneath a dramatic sky.
Fortress walls above Singen with a view into the valley
Above the rooftopsThe Hohentwiel walls and, below them, the town of Singen in summer light.
Winter mood on the Hohentwiel with snow on the walls
Winter on the HohentwielSnow on the walls and paths — the striking hill retains its appeal in winter too.

Culture and urban life in pictures

Personal photographs from Singen: the MAC Museum Art & Cars, concert impressions from the GEMS and a look into the town centre.

MAC Museum Art and Cars at the foot of the Hohentwiel
MAC Museum Art & CarsThe museum combines automotive history, art and striking architecture at the foot of the Hohentwiel.
Exhibition room in the MAC Museum with a classic convertible
Inside the MACA classic car in an exhibition setting — typical of the museum’s special character.
Concert at the GEMS in Singen in February 2024
Concert at the GEMSThe GEMS is an important place for concerts, jazz and cultural life in Singen.
Jazz concert at the GEMS in Singen in December 2023
Jazz at the GEMSAnother impression from local concert life — close, lively and strongly rooted in the region.
Illuminated town centre of Singen during the Advent season
Shopping town SingenThe town centre attracts visitors from the region and from nearby Switzerland.

All photographs on this page are my own. Clicking on the thumbnails opens a larger view.

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