Singen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Singen
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Singen from the Hohentwiel
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Admin. region | Freiburg | |
| District | Konstanz | |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 49,441 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
78224
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| Dialling codes | 07731 | |
| Vehicle registration | KN | |
| Website | www.in-singen.de | |
Singen is a city in the very south of Germany, in a region called Baden-Württemberg. It's located close to the border with Switzerland. Singen is known as an industrial city.
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Where is Singen Located?
Singen is an important city in the Hegau area of southern Germany. It is very close to Lake Constance and just north of the border with Switzerland.
Famous Places in Singen
The most famous landmark in Singen is Hohentwiel. This is an old volcanic hill with the ruins of a large fortress on top. French soldiers destroyed parts of this fortress during the Napoleonic Wars a long time ago.
The "Singen Route" in World War II
During World War II, Singen became known for a special escape path called the "Singen route." This route led into Switzerland, which was a neutral country. A Dutch naval officer named Hans Larive discovered this safe way to cross the border. He learned about it from a German officer after he was caught near Singen. Many prisoners later used this secret route to escape from prison camps, including Larive himself and other famous escapees from Colditz Castle.
Getting Around Singen
Singen is a busy place for trains. It has three railway lines and is the end point of the Gäu Railway. This means you can easily travel by train from Singen to cities like Stuttgart in Germany and Schaffhausen in Switzerland.
Singen's Sister Cities
Singen has special partnerships with other cities around the world. These are called "sister cities" or "twin towns." They work together to share culture and friendship.
La Ciotat, France (since 1968)
Pomezia, Italy (since 1974)
Celje, Slovenia (since 1989)
Kobeliaky, Ukraine (since 1993)
Well-Known People from Singen
Many interesting people have come from Singen:
- Herbert Haag (1915–2001), a Swiss Catholic theologian.
- Knut Folkerts (born 1952), a German writer.
- Beatrix Ruf (born 1960), a director and curator of art exhibitions.
- Jens Truckenbrod (born 1980), a professional footballer.
- Aaron Burkart (born 1982), a rally car driver.
- Cédric Soares (born 1991), a Portuguese professional footballer.
See also
In Spanish: Singen para niños
