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Hello from Schorndorf Germany!

Schorndorf is located in the southwest of Germany only 18 miles from Stuttgart, capital of the state of Baden-Wurttemberg. With 38,103 inhabitants Schorndorf is one of the major cities in the suburban area of Stuttgart. Schorndorf is situated in the valley of the Rems River and surrounded by hills of the Swabian Forest. Schorndorf is located in the county Rems-Murr-Kreis.

Schorndorf is a traditional market town ("Marktstadt"). It is famous for its historic market square with beautiful framework houses. On Tuesdays and Saturdays the weekly market takes place there. You can enjoy fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and Swabian specialties. The Christmas market is also a wonderful place to visit in December.

Schorndorf is the birthplace of Gottleib Daimler, inventor of the first high-speed, light petrol engine. He founded Daimler-Benz, which opened its first American plant MBUSI in Vance, Alabama. You can explore downtown Schorndorf by visiting the castle and museum and going for a leisurely stroll through the city. Special events throughout the year such as Schorndorf Week (Schorndorfer Woche), the Wine Market and Guitar Days (Schorndorfer Gitarentage) are especially enjoyable in this beautiful city.

Climate
Temperatures in Schorndorf are measured in Celsius degrees (C) rather than of Fahrenheit degrees (F). Average temperatures in Schorndorf are:

January 1.0° C (33° F)

April 8.5° C (47° F)

July 23° C (73° F)

October 9° C (49° F)

Measurement
The measures in Germany are metric.

Money
Germany and all countries in Europe now use the Euro, which may be purchased in the United States and used across Europe.

Passport
For traveling to Germany you need a valid passport and no visa. Your passport allows you to stay up to three months in Germany.

Sports
Visit one of many sports areas, gyms, indoor and recreational swimming pools. Enjoy the most popular sports: soccer, athletics, gymnastics, tennis and handball.

Use of shavers, hair dryers etc.
For using your shaver or hair dryer in Germany, you will need a German adapter. These are available in U.S. hardware stores.

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