Oberdischingen
Municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Oberdischingen is a municipality in Alb-Donau-Kreis in Baden-Württemberg.
Oberdischingen | |
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Location of Oberdischingen
within Alb-Donau-Kreis district | |
![]() Location of Oberdischingen | |
| Coordinates: 48°18′9″N 9°49′44″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Tübingen |
| District | Alb-Donau-Kreis |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–32) | Wolfgang Schmauder[1] (CDU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.84 km2 (3.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 483 m (1,585 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 2,339 |
| • Density | 265/km2 (685/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 89610 |
| Dialling codes | 07305 |
| Vehicle registration | UL |
| Website | www.oberdischingen.de |
Geography
Demographics
Population development:[3]
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History
Oberdischingen was first mentioned in documents in 1148. The as Malefizschenk known Franz Ludwig Schenk von Castell (1736–1821) built here his prison. Most famous inmate of the prison was the Vagantin and crook Elisabetha Gaßner, which was executed here on January 17, 1788. In 1806 Oberdischingen – like the entire area – came to Württemberg.
Religions
Since 1275 Oberdischingen has its own parish. Oberdischingen is predominantly Catholic.
Politics
Mayors
- 1930 years: Josef Schlick
- 1948–1952: Erich Klumpp
- 1952–1956: Vincent Ströbele
- 1956–1983: Alois Speiser
- 1983–1997: Hans Balleisen
- 1997–2014: Benno Droste
- 2014–2024: Friedrich Nägele
- Since 2024: Wolfgang Schmauder
Traffic
Oberdischingen is connected by the Bundesstraße 311 to the national road network.
Educational institutions
Oberdischingen has a primary, and Werkrealschule.
Leisure and sports facilities
In Oberdischingen there are two football fields and four tennis courts.
Things
Oberdischingen is located on the Upper Swabian Baroque Route. The exceptional historic center is well worth seeing: Houses in French baroque Mansard – style were built by Franz Ludwig Count Schenk von Castell (1736–1821).

