 The city is known for its medieval minster and Renaissance university, as well as for its high standard of living and advanced environmental practices.The city is situated in the heart of the major Baden wine-growing region and serves as the primary tourist entry point to the scenic beauty of the Black Forest.According to meteorological statistics, the city is the sunniest and warmest in Germany, and held the all-time German temperature record of from 2003 to 2015.