Sternenfels

Sternenfels, consisting of the villages of Diefenbach and Sternenfels, is the most northern municipality in the Enzkreis (district) in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. The town is located at the border of the Kraichgau and Stromberg regions. Sternenfels is considered a showcase village and was mentioned in several national and European studies and competitions. It is about 20 km from Pforzheim and close to the UNESCO world heritage site of Maulbronn.

Key facts

German place.image_coa: Wappen Sternenfels.svg
German place.image_photo: Sternenfels-blick.jpg
German place.image_caption: Sternenfels perspective from the Castle hill
German place.image_plan: Sternenfels im Enzkreis.png
German place.state: Baden-Württemberg
German place.region: Karlsruhe
German place.district: Enzkreis
German place.elevation: 397
German place.area: 17.32
German place.postal_code: 75447
German place.area_code: 07045
German place.licence: PF

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Role as showcase village
Geography and climate
Transportation
History
Geology and local industry
Local politics
Sister cities
Culture and local activities
Education
Personalities
References
Further reading
External links

== Role as showcase village == Sternenfels (Translation: star rock—a meaning which inspired the town coat of arms) has a peculiar location and citizens. The town has a very active community with more than 25 different associations; from different choruses, brass bands, a roaming pigeon club, a German Turkish council, a tourist board, various sport associations, political parties, winemaker and farmer associations. As well the town website has been awarded for it is a very active web community. The village has received several prizes in national competitions for renovation projects, beauty and sustainability.