[Real-life location of Attack on Titan] Explore the romantic Nördlingen in Germany, a walled city!

I will introduce the information of a real-life location for the hit manga Attack on Titan!


Contents

  1. What is Attack on Titan?
  2. Where are the real-life location of Attack on Titan?
  3. How to get to Nördlingen
  4. Explore Nördlingen

What is Attack on Titan?

Attack on Titan is a manga by Hajime Isayama that was serialized in Kodansha’s Bessatsu Shonen Magazine from 2009 to 2021. The story is set in a world where people live inside giant walls to protect themselves from invading Titans. When a Colossal Titan suddenly breaches the wall, protagonist Eren, whose mother is killed by a Titan, vows revenge and joins the Survey Corps to fight these creatures. The series is a dark fantasy that captivates readers with its story that delves into the truth about the Titans, its diverse characters, and intense battle scenes.

A dark fantasy about humanity’s fight for freedom [1]
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Where are the real-life location of Attack on Titan?

The real-life location of Attack on Titan include Carcassonne in France and Nördlingen in Germany. Both towns are known for their surrounding walls, making them popular tourist destinations among core fans who consider them models for the series. This time, I visited Nördlingen!

Massive walls are key to the story [2]

How to get to Nördlingen

Nördlingen is a town in Bavaria, southern Germany, known for being located in a crater formed by a meteorite impact. It’s a bit off the beaten path, but you can get there in about two hours by BD (Deutsche Bahn) from Munich Central Station.

Arriving in Nördlingen by Blue Train

Explore Nördlingen

It takes about five minutes on foot from the station to the historical old town, which is surrounded by city walls. There are five gates into the old town, but it’s recommended to enter through the Reimlinger Tor, as you can quickly access the top of the wall from there.

Historical wooden stairs
The impressive Reimlinger Tor with its eagle crest

There’s a map right next to the gate where you can check your current location and destination.

A map reminiscent of Attack on Titan
The height of the wall varies, with a maximum of about 15 meters.

The top of the wall is a walkway, and it takes about an hour to walk around. Enjoy the medieval atmosphere of the town!

Feel like a member of the Survey Corps
The red-roofed houses are striking
Fan graffiti inside the wall

After enjoying the view from the wall, go down and take a leisurely tour of the town center!

Enjoy the babbling stream
Visit St. George’s Church and the Warrior Fountain. Climb the tower in the back, affectionately called Daniel!
A solid entrance
Climb the steep stairs
The view from the top is spectacular!
Just like a scene from the manga when taking photos of Hange

After enjoying the view from above, it’s also recommended to visit the historical museums.

Rieskrater Museum, specializing in craters
Nördlingen Museum, showcasing the town’s history and artworks

That’s all for the information of a real-life location of Attack on Titan. Read the series thoroughly and visit this iconic site!

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Reference Images:
[1] Hajime Isayama, Attack on Titan 1 vol. 1, Kodansha, 2010, cover
[2] Hajime Isayama, Attack on Titan 1 vol. 1, Kodansha, 2010, p.94

Panda, Chief Editor

There's nothing I like more than Manga. After working as an organizer and interpreter at one of Europe's largest cultural events, I eventually became the chief editor of "ComicAddict."

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