Neuhausen

About

Between 1973 and 1975, the villages of Neuhausen, Hamberg, Schellbronn, and Steinegg were merged to form the municipality of Neuhausen.

Hamberg
Hamberg emerged in the 11th and 12th centuries during the clearing of the ridge between the Würm and Nagold rivers. Over time, the settlement expanded further up the hillside, developing into a street village of unusual length. In addition to a small shop, a post office branch, and a kindergarten, there are also craft businesses and industrial enterprises located there.

Neuhausen
Neuhausen was first mentioned in documents in 1150 but is much older. Archaeological finds from the Neolithic and Roman periods have been discovered within its boundaries. The village experienced its heyday in the 15th and 16th centuries when the Lords of Gemmingen took control of the area.
In addition to various restaurants, a pharmacy, a general practitioner and dentist, the “Theaterschachtel,” and a kindergarten, Neuhausen also offers a bakery branch with a small café, a butcher’s shop, and two banks. In the industrial area (sawmill), there is a grocery discount store with an attached bakery, a beverage market, and a self-service gas station. Other small retail businesses further complement the local services.

Schellbronn
The village is mentioned in the Hirsau Codex in 1075. Like the surrounding villages, it was probably established as a forest-strip settlement by the Counts of Calw. Due to the poor quality of its land, Schellbronn was a rather poor community for a long time. Prosperity only came with the rise of industry in Pforzheim.
Situated at an elevation of 525 meters, Schellbronn has been awarded the designation of a “health resort.” For many years, Schellbronn has enjoyed a good reputation as a holiday destination thanks to the “Black Forest” campsite, which is visited by campers from all over Europe, and the 185 holiday homes adjacent to it. The leisure wave pool and the fitness studio located at the campsite are additional attractions for those seeking active recreation. A special experience for the whole family is also offered by the beautifully located Forest Climate Trail (WaldKlimaPfad).
A diverse public life is reflected in the large number of local clubs and associations. In addition, there is a grocery store offering fresh baked goods and a kindergarten for young children.

Steinegg
The name derives from the noble family Stein of Rechtenstein-Cannstatt and later from Steinegg Castle, which belonged to the Imperial Barons of Gemmingen. In the 11th and 12th centuries, the castle and village were established during forest clearing under the names “Steineck” or “Steinekke.” The community, once the center of the so-called Gemmingen territory, is particularly well known for the aforementioned castle. The castle ruins, located in a side valley of the Würm, were partially reconstructed starting in 1933. Today, the castle serves as a meeting place for Christian youth groups from near and far.
Steinegg has a vibrant public life. In addition to the castle and the St. Josef retirement home, the Biet secondary school association (Verbandsschule im Biet) is also located here. The newly built Children’s Education Center completes the offerings of the Biet Education Campus and provides excellent educational opportunities for both young and old. In the small village shop and the post office on Liebenzeller Street, visitors can find fresh baked goods as well as other regional products.