Bad Wimpfen station

Bad Wimpfen station — view
Bad Wimpfen station. Photo: Rudolf Stricker, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
BAD WIMPFEN, GERMANY
Bad Wimpfen Station

A heritage railway station serving the spa town of Bad Wimpfen, this modest structure marks a key stop on the Elsenz Valley Railway in Baden-Württemberg.

At a glance

Bad Wimpfen station is a working railway station classified by Deutsche Bahn as a category 6 facility. Located in the thermal spa town of Bad Wimpfen, it serves the regional Elsenz Valley Railway, positioned at kilometre 33.8 along the line.

History

The station forms part of the Elsenz Valley Railway infrastructure serving the spa region of Baden-Württemberg. Its station building has been recognized as heritage-listed, reflecting its architectural and historical value to the local community.

What you see

The station building itself constitutes the primary architectural feature of note. As a heritage-listed structure, it preserves characteristics significant to the railway heritage of the region, though its specific architectural details remain understated within the broader landscape of the spa town.

Cultural significance

The station represents the modest but essential infrastructure connecting Bad Wimpfen to the wider German railway network. Its heritage designation acknowledges the building’s role in the town’s transport history and the Elsenz Valley Railway’s regional importance.

Key facts

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Bad Wimpfen, Baden-Württemberg
  • Coordinates: 49.22965, 9.16776
  • Railway: Elsenz Valley Railway (kilometre 33.8)
  • Deutsche Bahn classification: Category 6 station
  • Heritage status: Station building is heritage-listed

Practical information & getting there

Bad Wimpfen station is accessible via the Elsenz Valley Railway. As an active Deutsche Bahn station serving the spa town, it provides regional rail connections. For current schedules and visitor information, check Deutsche Bahn’s website or contact the station directly.

Sources & resources

Editorial text © Cultural Heritage Online. Facts drawn from Wikipedia/Wikidata.

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