Vaihingen lies at an altitude of 200 to 450 metres at the end of the Strohgäus, on the western edge of the Neckarbecken in a valley widening of the Enz.

The town centre lies on the east side of the river and is overlooked by the castle Kaltenstein.

The consequences of the 1848 revolution caused harvest failures and inflation, and the town population diminished by a large emigration.

In the early 1900s, a connection to the railroad network brought more people and industries to Vaihingen.

There was the Vaihingen an der Enz concentration camp during World War II.

Gerd Maisch won against Matthias Ehrlein (Stutensee), and Helga Eberle (Aurich) with 62% of the vote.

On September 1, 2022, Uwe Skrzypek overtook the role of Lord Mayor from Gerd Maisch after winning the local elections.

Due to devastating fires in 1693 and 1784, housing facilities had to be rebuilt and their architecture dates back to then.

It was rebuilt in the same location in 1720, following long years of controversy between the citizens of Vaihingen and the administration of Württemberg.

Small bridges connect the top level of the buildings and served as escape routes during high flood water.

In the first floor the "Haspel," a kind of pulley that was used to lower its prisoners into the dungeon, can be found.

The former corner tower of the town's defense wall was built in 1492 and served among others as a prison, a home of homeless people and a slaughterhouse.

Today, it is the seat of a social Christian charity organisation ("Christlichens Jugenddorf").

The highlight of the festival is a parade presenting several historic events as well as current sportsclubs and institutions of Vaihingen.