I'm planning on moving to Schwäbisch Hall at the end of May, but I have never been there. My soon-to-be colleagues at my new company recommended it, because it's the biggest town near my new work (in Obersontheim). So I'm wondering how Schwäbisch Hall is, as far as a bar scene, or if there are a lot of young people there, etc. Anyone familiar with the town? Any other places around there that may be more fun? Everyone keeps telling me that it will be boring compared to Munich, but that is obvious, so I'm lookin for some more constructive info.
Thanks for your help.
vern
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I have lived in Schwäbisch Gmünd which is pretty close to Schwäbisch Hall and it's like living in Mississippi. You can forget the bar scene. The locals like to keep to themselves. If you like back of the woods environment then it's for you. I used to go up to Stuttgart on the weekends when I was living in SG and it was a lot of fun and downtown Stuttgart is great for shopping. If your work place is close to SH, it should be close to Stuttgart too.
Agree. After years in Munich, Stuttgart (and Ludwigsburg) are okay, but beware of being trapped in Schwäbisch Hall.
Hi there!
I've been living just outside of Schwäbisch Hall for about 2 years now. I'm 43, orginally from Toronto, Canada and now living here with my German husband. I'm not much for the bar scene, but I've become a regular at a nearby pub and the folks were pretty friendly from the start. With our two dogs, hubby and I recently joined a local Hundevereine (dog club) where I've met a whole bunch of more nice folks. Although it isn't a big city, there's plenty of culture if you enjoy plays and live music. There's a nice theatre for live performances, and there are all sorts of events taking place throughout the summer. Too bad you weren't here last year when the place was celebrating its 850th anniversary. But this year there are also celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the large 54 steps leading up to St. Michael Church downtown. So in terms of history, art and culture it is surprisingly good. Lots of info at the official city web site if you're interested: http://www.schwaebischhall.de. Also check out the regional web site: http://www.landkreis-schwaebisch-hall.de/
I would strongly suggest a visit to the visitor's info centre, located right downtown next to those big steps in front of the church. They have info in English about the city and all sorts of maps.
If you're a fan of football (NOT soccer!) there's an American football club here called the Unicorns, complete with regular season and a stadium. Web site: http://www.unicorns.de
Every summer there's a gathering of folks interested in North American Indians ... err... Natives... err... First Nations? (arrgghhh). Anyway, they put up teepees and do dances and arts and crafts and it makes for a fun outing. Vellberg has a great Weinbrunnenfest complete with fireworks in July. Heck... I can't list 'em all. For info about all the various events in the area, in English, check out this web site:
http://www.hs-tourismus.de/cms/front_conte...id=&idcat=2
If you like Blues music, I highly recommend the Gaildorf Bluesfest, running July 6 & 7. English web site: http://www.bluesfest.de/html/home/home_e.htm
So depending on your interests, you actually might find that you enjoy living around here.
Cheers!
Vera
I've been living just outside of Schwäbisch Hall for about 2 years now. I'm 43, orginally from Toronto, Canada and now living here with my German husband. I'm not much for the bar scene, but I've become a regular at a nearby pub and the folks were pretty friendly from the start. With our two dogs, hubby and I recently joined a local Hundevereine (dog club) where I've met a whole bunch of more nice folks. Although it isn't a big city, there's plenty of culture if you enjoy plays and live music. There's a nice theatre for live performances, and there are all sorts of events taking place throughout the summer. Too bad you weren't here last year when the place was celebrating its 850th anniversary. But this year there are also celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the large 54 steps leading up to St. Michael Church downtown. So in terms of history, art and culture it is surprisingly good. Lots of info at the official city web site if you're interested: http://www.schwaebischhall.de. Also check out the regional web site: http://www.landkreis-schwaebisch-hall.de/
I would strongly suggest a visit to the visitor's info centre, located right downtown next to those big steps in front of the church. They have info in English about the city and all sorts of maps.
If you're a fan of football (NOT soccer!) there's an American football club here called the Unicorns, complete with regular season and a stadium. Web site: http://www.unicorns.de
Every summer there's a gathering of folks interested in North American Indians ... err... Natives... err... First Nations? (arrgghhh). Anyway, they put up teepees and do dances and arts and crafts and it makes for a fun outing. Vellberg has a great Weinbrunnenfest complete with fireworks in July. Heck... I can't list 'em all. For info about all the various events in the area, in English, check out this web site:
http://www.hs-tourismus.de/cms/front_conte...id=&idcat=2
If you like Blues music, I highly recommend the Gaildorf Bluesfest, running July 6 & 7. English web site: http://www.bluesfest.de/html/home/home_e.htm
So depending on your interests, you actually might find that you enjoy living around here.
Cheers!
Vera
I will be shorty moving myself over to Germany with my German girlfriend. It seems that we will be living in her home town of Schwabisch Gmund. Can anyone tell me anything about the places?? Things to see, to avoid etc. Or the surrounding areas. Many thanks.
Topics merged by admin
Topics merged by admin
Here is an earlier thread on Living in Schwäbisch Hall - Schwäbisch Gmünd is also mentioned in it since the two are quite close.
P.S. I'm trying hard not to ask the obvious question: Can't your girlfriend tell you something about the area?
P.S. I'm trying hard not to ask the obvious question: Can't your girlfriend tell you something about the area?
I'm hoping to get a non-biased option of the area, and thank you, Kay, for the attatchment.
August 31 - September 2, 2007
Loads of fun! (if a little hokey)
Located between Hessental and Sulzdorf, just east of Schwäbisch Hall.
"Internationales Vorderladerschießen" in September
Loads of fun! (if a little hokey)
Located between Hessental and Sulzdorf, just east of Schwäbisch Hall.
"Internationales Vorderladerschießen" in September
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Gunsmoke and Love of the Wild West in the middle of Hohenlohe
Gunsmoke, leadball, and wild west enthusiasts from all over Europe find their way to the "Hasenbühl" in the outskirts of Schwäbisch Hall, and the Marksman Guild looks after everyone.
Sales booths provide everything that a western fan needs, from Native American attire and cowboy garb to bullet- casting sets. The true fans come decked-out in vintage clothing such as Trappers with pelts, fair ladies, yankee soldiers, and some dressed as Native Americans even pitch teepees and camp out for the duration of the festival. Country music accompanies the colorful activities taking place in the saloon, outside and of course the muzzle-loading rifle shoot-off.
Gunsmoke, leadball, and wild west enthusiasts from all over Europe find their way to the "Hasenbühl" in the outskirts of Schwäbisch Hall, and the Marksman Guild looks after everyone.
Sales booths provide everything that a western fan needs, from Native American attire and cowboy garb to bullet- casting sets. The true fans come decked-out in vintage clothing such as Trappers with pelts, fair ladies, yankee soldiers, and some dressed as Native Americans even pitch teepees and camp out for the duration of the festival. Country music accompanies the colorful activities taking place in the saloon, outside and of course the muzzle-loading rifle shoot-off.
Hello!
I lived near Schwaebisch Hall for several years. If you had moved there about 10 years ago you would have found a very vibrant English Speaking scene. We had an English Stammtisch once a month, mostly consisting of native speakers with a few fluent English Germans. Two members of the group also produced a free English magazine, The Written Word, which was read all over Baden Wuerttemburg and was a real connecting link between English speakers. Everything dissolved over the last few years with many of us leaving the area, but I do know of an American and a Canadian lady living there still, plus an Englishman living nearby who I think has managed to keep the English speaking group going in spite of dwindling numbers of native speakers. I might be able to put you in touch with him; his name is Henry.
My friend Mary has organized that there is a showing of an English language movie every two weeks in a local cinema, that is, NOT DUBBED!
If you want more info reply to this thread and I will see what I can do.
I lived near Schwaebisch Hall for several years. If you had moved there about 10 years ago you would have found a very vibrant English Speaking scene. We had an English Stammtisch once a month, mostly consisting of native speakers with a few fluent English Germans. Two members of the group also produced a free English magazine, The Written Word, which was read all over Baden Wuerttemburg and was a real connecting link between English speakers. Everything dissolved over the last few years with many of us leaving the area, but I do know of an American and a Canadian lady living there still, plus an Englishman living nearby who I think has managed to keep the English speaking group going in spite of dwindling numbers of native speakers. I might be able to put you in touch with him; his name is Henry.
My friend Mary has organized that there is a showing of an English language movie every two weeks in a local cinema, that is, NOT DUBBED!
If you want more info reply to this thread and I will see what I can do.
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