Aulendorf (pronounced [ˈaʊləndɔʁf] ) is a town in the district of Ravensburg, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated 20 kilometres (12 miles) southwest of Biberach an der Riß, and 19 kilometres (12 miles) north of Ravensburg.

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Aulendorf Castle
Aulendorf Castle
Coat of arms of Aulendorf
Location of Aulendorf within Ravensburg district
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Aulendorf is located in Germany
Aulendorf
Aulendorf
Aulendorf is located in Baden-Württemberg
Aulendorf
Aulendorf
Coordinates: 47°57′15″N 09°38′20″E / 47.95417°N 9.63889°E / 47.95417; 9.63889
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Admin. regionTübingen
DistrictRavensburg
Government
 • Mayor (2016–24) Matthias Burth[1]
Area
 • Total52.33 km2 (20.20 sq mi)
Elevation
576 m (1,890 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total10,338
 • Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
88326
Dialling codes07525
Vehicle registrationRV
Websitewww.aulendorf.de

Aulendorf exists of the town itself along with the incorporated villages Tannhausen, Bloenried and Zollenreute.

Aulendorf is well known in Upper Swabia for its catholic all-day high school "Studienkolleg St. Johann"[3] founded by the Styler Missionaries. It was once the capital of the historic German statelet of Königsegg.

Saint George's chapel, Aulendorf-Zollenreute

Transport

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Aulendorf is a local train hub for three lines:

Culture and attractions

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Aulendorf is located on the Upper Swabian Baroque Route and the Schwäbische Bäderstrasse.

Museums

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  • The adventure parcours Medialer Erlebnisparcours tells the history about the castle Schloss Aulendorf
  • The museum Bürgermuseum presents the history of the town

Buildings

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Notables

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Twin towns — Sister cities

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Aulendorf is twinned with:

References

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  1. ^ Aktuelle Wahlergebnisse, Staatsanzeiger, accessed 14 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Bevölkerung nach Nationalität und Geschlecht am 31. Dezember 2022" [Population by nationality and sex as of December 31, 2022] (CSV) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg. June 2023.
  3. ^ Willkommen auf der Homepage des Studienkollegs St.Johann
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