About Lahr
Located on the south-west of Germany, Lahr is known as the second largest city after Offenburg in the region. Lahr, one of the most crowded cities in the region with its population approaching 45 thousand people, is also 40 kilometers away from the city of Strasbourg, France.
The city, which is situated in the west of the Black Forest, has generally a cool climate that is not very hot the entire year. Temperatures are 1-2 degrees in winter and 17-18 degrees on average in summer. The temperature may partly vary between high and low parts of the area. If you want to explore the surroundings much more comfortably during your visit to Lahr, it is much more useful to travel in spring and summer months; having said that, the autumn and winter landscape of the city is at least as intriguing and magnificent as these seasons.
The location of the city which is on the border has also significantly influenced its history. Today, it is possible to come across the traces of this rich historical legacy in the city where numerous battles had been staged. Among the major buildings worth seeing in Lahr are the historic church and Storchenturm which is one of the oldest historical towers of the region. You can also relax by going for a walk through the trees in the city park and enjoy the calmness. Strasbourg, located near Lahr, is another great alternative worth seeing around the city.
