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History

Engen, nestled in the district of Konstanz in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany, boasts a rich tapestry of history dating back to the early Middle Ages. First documented in 610 AD as “Aninga,” the settlement occupied a strategic crossroads between the Upper Rhine plain and the Hegau volcanic landscape. During the Carolingian era, Engen developed into a small royal court (Pfalzanlage), serving as a waypoint for emperors traveling between powers centers in Strasbourg and Konstanz. Its proximity to the Hegau’s basalt cones allowed for control over fertile valleys and trade routes that linked Lake Constance with the Swabian Jura.