Schorndorf Travel Guide

The first mention of the parish church in Schorndorf dates back to 1275, though it doubtless existed before this. The patrocinium - Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor, Nazarius and Celsus - indicates the connections with Lorsch monastery on Bergstraße. While the church in Schorndorf was initially dependent on the church in Winterbach, this presumably changed when Schorndorf attained its town charter; the reverse relationship is recorded in 1359. In the early 16th century, Mary was named as the church's leading patron.
An indulgence for the procurement of resources for the building which still stands today was issued in 1465. A recently discovered source states that building work did not commence until Easter, 1477, however.
For the tower, a new indulgence was issued in 1478; the tower is believed to have been completed in 1488. The chancel, which adopts a chapel ring in the manner of Heiligkreuzkirche church in Schwäbisch Gmünd, is the work of the master builder Jacob (Stammler) von Urach. The records specify a completion date of 1501 for the building work and 1511 for the decorative work. The Marienkapelle chapel is believed to have been completed soon after 1490; the vault with the unique and peculiar depiction of the stem of Jesse is more recent, however, and points to the master builder Anton Pilgram (St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna).
During the Reformation, the majority of the interior fixtures were removed (sculptures, tabernacle, possibly 12 altars). The church's helm roof was removed during construction of the fortress, for military reasons. However, in 1579, a twin spiral staircase was built onto the south side, for access to the galleries. The nave and tower were burnt out during the destruction of the town in 1634, but the chancel and the Marienkapelle chapel survived. The tower was renovated in 1643 and 1651, and the nave in 1658-1660, though as a flat, vaultless hall. The interior was not renovated until 1767-1768.

An upper class chinese restaurant, not a typical take out place. Quite good atmosphere and service

Favorite Dish: Kung Pao Chicken - only one I've had.

Schorndorf is located at the end of the S2 line of the “S-baun” (Stuttgart’s train system).
Schorndorf is a 20-25 minuet train ride form the Hauptbahnhof (main train station in Stuttgart).

If traveling by train it is a good idea to have exact change. The machine sometimes will make change for you if you only have a 10 or 20 notes, but I have been stuck more then once with big bills that the ticket machines will not take after the actual ticket counter is closed.

From the airport Schorndorf if a very easy ride of just under one hour. Get on the S-2 and Schorndorf is the last stop on the line, so there is no changing train or stressing about being on the write train. Best of all if you travel with a ton of luggage you have all the time in the world to get the bags off and or on the train since it is the final destination.

Single person day tickets for riding the entire network are 9.80 Euro. Group (2-5 people) day tickets for riding the entire network costs 12.50 Euro. The entire network tickets not only include all trains, and the underground, but also every public bus in the region of Stuttgart. You can also purchase specific zone tickets and short journey tickets that are much cheaper since you are not riding the entire network.