Everything about Berlingen totally explained
Überlingen is a city in the
Bodensee district in
Baden-Württemberg in southwestern
Germany. It is located on the northwest shore of
Lake Constance and has a population of just over 21,000.
History
The
Alemannic Überlingen was first mentioned in the year
770. It was granted city rights in
1211. The city center with cathedral, town hall, and fortification goes back to the time of Emperor
Frederick Barbarossa in 1180. As market city and fortified bridgehead, Überlingen was of significance mainly for the
Hohenstaufen emperors. The city flourished between the 13th and 16th centuries mainly due to intense winegrowing on the south-facing slopes of the
Lake Constance. During the
Thirty Years' War, the
Swedes tried to conquer the city in 1632 and 1634, but were only successful in 1643.
During
World War II, a sub-labour-camp of
Dachau concentration camp was located in the city.
In 2002, a
Tupolev 154 collided with a
Boeing 757 nearby, killing 71;
see 2002 Überlingen Mid-Air Collision.
Today Überlingen is a popular tourist destination at Lake Constance.
Culture
Überlingen is home to the famous boarding school
Schule Schloss Salem's upper school campuses of Spetzgart Castle and Härlen.
Further Information
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