Brackenheim facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brackenheim
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Baden-Württemberg
Admin. region	Stuttgart
District	Heilbronn
Subdivisions	8
Elevation	192 m (630 ft)
Population  (2022-12-31)
• Total	16,521
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes	74336
Dialling codes	07135
Vehicle registration	HN
Website	www.brackenheim.de

Brackenheim is a cool town in southern Germany. It's part of the Heilbronn district in the state of Baden-Württemberg. You can find it about 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) southwest of the city of Heilbronn.

This town is super famous for its vineyards! With over 825 hectares (that's like 2,000 acres) of land covered in grapevines, Brackenheim is the biggest grape-growing area in the Württemberg region.

What is Brackenheim Like?

Brackenheim is a charming place with a rich history. It has a beautiful town church called "St. Jakobus." You can also explore the old castle of Brackenheim. Imagine what life was like there centuries ago!

The historic Townchurch „St. Jakobus“ in Brackenheim.

Famous People from Brackenheim

One of the most important people from Brackenheim is Theodor Heuss. He was born here in 1884. Theodor Heuss became the very first President of the Federal Republic of Germany! He served from 1949 to 1959.

Theodor Heuss in 1953, when he was President.

You can visit the Theodor Heuss Museum in Brackenheim. It teaches you all about his life and how he helped shape modern Germany. It's a great place to learn about history!

The Museum dedicated to Theodor Heuss in Brackenheim.

Exploring Brackenheim's History

Brackenheim has a long and interesting past. The town has seen many changes over the centuries. Old buildings and traditions still tell stories of its heritage.

Inside the Castle of Brackenheim, showing its historical architecture.

Images for kids

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  Logo of Brackenheim

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  Brackenheim from the north-east, painted around 1820.