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Discover all the tourist signs along the highways
Your comprehensive database of all tourist information signs along the highways in Europe. Discover numerous sights, regions and places to the left and right of the highways - from hidden gems to absolute highlights.
Tourist information signs, or colloquially "brown signs", are an essential part of the German traffic system and serve to guide travelers. They point out cultural, historical or scenic destinations that are close to the road. These signs are an important aspect of the tourist infrastructure as they help to draw the attention of motorists to points of interest that might otherwise go unnoticed.
A "brown sign" is characterized by its distinctive color and clear design that immediately catches the eye. This coloring makes the tourist information stand out from the regular street signs and signals to the traveler that a special attraction awaits them here.
Do you often drive on Germany's and Europe's highways and see the numerous brown signs pointing out places of interest? Have you ever wondered what cultural and scenic treasures are hidden behind these signs?
Our info portal is the perfect solution for you! Here you will find a detailed list of all the brown signs to be discovered along the highways, allowing you to experience the diversity of European sights.
Would you like an audio guide so that you can explore the brown signs live on your journey and gain regional knowledge and experience local history as you drive past? Then we have put together the following options for you:
MAQNIFY Experience Guide: free audio guide app for Android and iOS
Road.Travel: available as a WebApp (free + premium subscription) and in the vehicles of 20+ manufacturers
Do you know other apps on this topic? Then let us know and we'll add them to the list.
With braune-schilder.info we want to provide a comprehensive overview of all tourist signs in Europe. Whether for a spontaneous weekend trip in the region or the next (international) vacation trip - everyone will get their money's worth here. The data is currently available for Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The next European neighbors are already in preparation.
Have you noticed a sign that is not yet in our database or have you noticed that an old sign in your region has been replaced or has disappeared? Then get in touch with us (contact)!
Would you like to use our Europe-wide unique geo-database for your own (app) applications? Then contact us directly!
Are you interested in a cooperation? We look forward to hearing from you (contact)!
Did you know that...
The first brown sign in Germany...
was erected on the A8 highway in July 1983 and refers to Teck Castle. A further 14 plaques in Baden-Württemberg followed in the same year.
Did you know that...
Every sixth German and every fifth Austrian road user...
have already spontaneously left the highway because of a brown sign? This is proven by studies conducted by the Harz University of Applied Sciences.
Did you know that...
All German brown signs merged...
would fill 4.5 soccer fields?
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