Discover Nufringen

Nufringen: Architectural history and nature

For a stay in Nufringen, you can focus on two themes: the architectural history of Pelagius Church and the natural landscape of Nufringer Ried. The listed Old Town Hall is another feature in the centre of the village. The renovated community bakehouse is also one of Nufringen’s attractions.

Around 1300, the choir and sacristy were added to Pelagius Church; a side chapel followed towards the end of the 15th century. The neighbouring rectory is a work by Elias Gunzenhäuser dating from 1599. Nufringen thus brings together building phases ranging from the medieval expansion of the church to a work from the late 16th century. Features of Pelagius Church include a stone pulpit with a canopy and a 14th-century baptismal font. The dates and architectural details offer different points of reference if you are interested in the church’s history.

The listed Old Town Hall is located in the centre of Nufringen. The renovated community bakehouse is another local sight. Together, the town hall and bakehouse complement the architectural history of Pelagius Church, while representing a different historical focus.

Nufringer Ried is a natural monument in Nufringen. The Nufringer Ried nature reserve, with its restored ice pond, is a refuge for many small and large animal species, including rare and endangered species. Alongside the buildings, it offers a distinct nature-focused theme shaped by its wildlife and ecological restoration. Nufringen is also a member of the Schönbuch Nature Park Friends Association.

Nature and trails in the Böblingen travel region

In the wider Böblingen travel region, Schönbuch is a large, continuous forest area with an important recreational role. Barbecue areas, shelters, leisure facilities, hiking car parks and trails offer a variety of ways to enjoy the area throughout the year. Schönbuch Nature Park also has a well-marked network of trails, with suitable routes for visitors. The regional nature setting thus extends from Nufringer Ried to the forests and hiking opportunities of Schönbuch.

Three trails in the Böblingen travel region differ in length and theme. The Herzog-Jäger Trail in Waldenbuch is a 13.7-kilometre premium hiking trail with numerous highlights and interactive stations. The 23-kilometre Heckengäu Adventure Trail runs around Aidlingen; its features include a soil education trail, a sensory area and a low ropes course. At 4.5 kilometres, the Böblingen Forest Adventure Trail is the shortest of the three. It runs through Böblingen’s municipal forest and has 14 stations. These details offer a direct comparison of trail lengths, while each trail’s stations have different thematic focuses.

Museums and culture in the Böblingen travel region

The wider Böblingen travel region also offers museums covering a range of topics. The German Peasants’ War Museum in Böblingen documents the German Peasants’ War of 1525. Visitors can use a working, true-to-scale replica of an early printing press to print title pages from Reformation and Peasants’ War pamphlets.

The German Butchers’ Museum in Böblingen explores the history of the traditional butcher’s trade. Exhibits include the production of meat and sausage products, illustrated by a sausage kitchen from around 1900, as well as the development of historic shops from the 14th to the 19th century. Waldenbuch offers a different artistic focus: the MUSEUM RITTER is primarily dedicated to geometric abstract art. In addition to exhibitions, it offers guided tours and art talks for adults and children. The travel region thus caters to distinct interests in history, traditional crafts and art.

Discover more destinations: Waldenbuch, Magstadt, Bondorf, Weil der Stadt, Renningen, Mötzingen, Gäufelden, Gärtringen.

View the overview of the wider travel region: Böblingen.