This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Göppingen.
Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is a city of around fifty-seven thousand people in the south of Germany. The state of Baden-Württemberg is one of the wealthiest regions in the country. Göppingen is around forty kilometres east of Stuttgart, the capital of the state. The city is well connected to the national railway network; it takes only around half-an-hour to get from Stuttgart to Göppingen. Besides the regular train services, you can also take a flight to the international airport in Stuttgart if you travel from abroad. Numerous low-cost airlines offer flights to Stuttgart all year round. In the compact city centre, it is easy to get around.
The town is recommendable for a few sights, including the worth-seeing museums such as the Märklin Museum, located in the centre of the city. This museum for technology enthusiasts has undergone some renovations and boasts a broad range of model trains; Märklin is a traditional toy company headquartered in Göppingen and founded in the middle of the nineteenth century that mainly produces model trains and locomotives. The ruined castle Hohenstaufen is located on the top of Hohenstaufen, a small mountain around eight kilometres northwest of the city centre. Originally, the castle was built in the eleventh century and was destroyed during an uprising in the sixteenth century. You can visit the site all year round and there is no entrance free. The local museum, Museum im Storchen, puts on display important items of its urban history; it is very suitable for people who love history and want to get to know more about Göppingen.
If you are seeking affordable accommodation such as a Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany hostel, you will find something to suit your needs. Your Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany hostel is a traditional hostel focusing on school classes, families, and younger travel groups, but it is also no problem to spend some time there if you are a solo traveler. Consider that your Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany hostel is no party hostel. The facilities are clean; free breakfast and Wi-Fi are offered. The city offers some hotels in the centre, as well. The supply is a bit limited, but you can choose from hotels with three and four stars.
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