Unique miniature country in Göppingen: Discover the magic world of the model railway!

Unique miniature country in Göppingen: Discover the magic world of the model railway!

In the Märklinum in Göppingen, a fascinating “miniature country” takes shape, under the direction of the 59-year-old Wolfrad Bächle. With an area of 100 square meters, the diverse landscape, history and culture of Baden-Württemberg is presented here on a scale of 1:87, as the Remszeitung reported. The project emerged from a strong feeling of home and aims to radiate inviting "homeliness". Work on the model railway system started three years ago and are always in the flow - a final completion does not seem to be in sight because new ideas are constantly being implemented. "Superlatives are not our mission," emphasizes Bächle, "we rely on the feeling of familiarity and clarity."

The attractions of the Märklinum are as diverse as it is impressive. 30 trains are traveling in the lovingly designed landscape, which is connected to each other on almost 500 meters of tracks. The use of the latest technology for the design of times of day and moods, such as impressive light shows and landscape effects, gives visitors the feeling of being in another world. If you zoom in on the railway -loaded steam locomotive, which is the iconic landmark in the factory courtyard, the long tradition of the company becomes clear.

Archivary treasures

In addition to the Märklinum, the Göppingen City Archives ensures the preservation of the city history documents, which are important for research and personal areas of interest, reports the City Administration Göppingen . Not only official documents are kept here, but also private estates, photos and artistic cityscapes. The archive fulfills the important task of securing these treasures of city history and making it open to the public. In various projects, historical documents as well as the interests of citizens and researchers are taken into account.