Reutlingen.City centre, Betzingen and Achalm
Round wooden city map made from oiled oak – two layers with a black back plate.
About the product
From Achalm to Betzingen, Reutlingen reveals much more than its historic centre. This wooden city map connects dense central streets with the Pomologie gardens and western residential neighbourhoods. The railway station provides another reference within the network of routes. Together, these places create an open, balanced composition of urban texture, planted spaces and the distinctive hill to the east.
What does the map show?
- Achalm above the eastern city
- Pomologie garden setting
- Western Betzingen neighbourhood
- Station and central streets
- Precisely cut and engraved
- Fine laser details with clear depth
- Carefully inspected and securely packed
- Handmade in Germany
Configuration
Shape: Round · Design: Layered · Material: Oak · Diameter: Ø 23 cm, Ø 35 cm, Ø 50 cm
The configuration shown in the cart and at the time of ordering is authoritative. The preview is not a dimensioned technical drawing.
Availability & production
- Availability
- Made to order
- Production time
- Ships in 3-5 business days
Production starts after successful payment and complete product configuration.
Materials & care
Depending on the variant, lacquered or oiled MDF or oiled real-wood veneer on MDF; optional stainless-steel mounting screws. Acrylic lacquer spray, hard-wax oil and white glue are used in production.
Wood is a natural material. Grain and color may vary slightly from the product images.
Clean with a dry, soft cloth and protect from prolonged moisture and direct heat.
Included & installation
The selected product in the ordered configuration, securely packed and prepared for installation.
- Maximum dimensions 50 × 70 cm and maximum product weight 2 kg.
- Wall-fixing screws and wall plugs are not included. Use fixings suitable for the wall type, substrate and product weight.
- Installation must be carried out by an adult. Keep optional mounting screws and other small parts away from children until installation.
Shipping & returns
Securely packed shipping. Return and cancellation information is available in the legal section.
Shipping costs and delivery options depend on the destination and format. The published cancellation right applies to non-personalised standard goods; it may be excluded for individually made products.
Manufacturer & product identifier
- Manufacturer
- Benjamin Nöst - Lightworks
Rorichmoorer Str. 76
26802 Moormerland, Deutschland
kontakt@lightworks.de - Product identifier
- LW-CAT-E2F4D4BBACFF-S, LW-CAT-E2F4D4BBACFF-M, LW-CAT-E2F4D4BBACFF-L
Together with the order or production batch, the relevant SKU enables traceability. Safety questions and incidents can be reported to the email address shown above.
Product safety
- Decorative product for dry indoor use only; not a toy and not intended for children.
- Protect from moisture, high heat and open flames.
- Do not continue to hang the product after a fall, breakage or visible damage. Keep damaged parts away from children.
Reutlingen through its hill and gardens
Reutlingen has a historic centre, yet its shape also depends on neighbouring districts and the prominence of Achalm. Betzingen lies to the west, with the Pomologie south of the central streets. Together, these places connect the old town with garden history, residential life and a strong reference in the surrounding terrain.
A hill facing the city
Achalm rises east of central Reutlingen and gives the city a particularly distinct point of reference. The hill is more than a destination for a broad view: its position also helps explain how the developed area spreads. Streets follow one another closely in the centre, while the urban setting opens toward the rising ground. Achalm provides a visible height against this transition. From below it offers orientation on the horizon; from above, the relationship between neighbourhoods becomes clearer. This change of perspective is part of Reutlingen's character and adds another dimension to its familiar historic streets and buildings.
Garden history within everyday reach
The Pomologie lies south of the city centre, with a name recalling the study and cultivation of fruit. Today it forms a public garden within the urban setting. Paths, trees and open spaces replace the continuous sequence of façades found in the historic streets. This makes the garden more than a convenient interval between other destinations. It represents a different way of using the city, bringing plant knowledge, recreation and designed landscape together. Its proximity to the centre allows people to change their surroundings without leaving the connected geography of daily life. Garden and town remain close enough to influence the same afternoon.
Looking west toward Betzingen
Betzingen occupies the western side of Reutlingen's central urban area and has its own history of development. It became part of the city and is now closely joined to it, but still deserves to be understood as a distinct reference. Its position shows why Reutlingen cannot be reduced to the visitor's familiar old town. The intervening neighbourhoods are inhabited and used spaces rather than an empty distance. Their streets connect local communities with central services. These transitions help explain how a historic town and surrounding settlements came to form a continuous modern urban area, while retaining differences in atmosphere and local identity.
Arrivals and changing perspectives
The main railway station north of the centre introduces another scale. It is an arrival point from which both central streets and the wider neighbourhoods become accessible. Together with Pomologie, Betzingen and Achalm, it reveals a city arranged around different directions: the gardens provide a southern reference, Betzingen a western one, and the hill stands to the east. This distribution prevents every mental route from shrinking to a few old-town lanes. Exploring Reutlingen can mean moving between closely built streets, open garden paths and an elevated outlook. The result is a deeper understanding of the city that keeps its historic centre in view while giving its other settings room.
Sources
- Achalm | Stadt Reutlingen — https://www.reutlingen.de/de/Leben/Unsere-Stadt/Sehenswertes/Achalm
- Pomologie | Stadt Reutlingen — https://www.reutlingen.de/de/Leben/Sport-Freizeit/Buergerpark%2CPomologie%2CApothekergarten/Pomologie
- Visit Reutlingen: Reutlingen im Grünen — https://visitreutlingen.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/StaRT_CityGuide_2026_deutsch.pdf
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