Elzach: History, Fasnet and Outdoor Pools

Elzach combines town history with a distinctive Fasnet tradition and two outdoor pools with different pool facilities. This allows you to focus your trip planning on various aspects: historic buildings, local history or swimming. The specific details will help you assess Elzach as a travel destination.

Town History, Religious Architecture and Fasnet

Elzach was granted town status around 1290. The Late Gothic choir at St. Nicholas Parish Church was built in 1522; the stained-glass windows there are associated with the Ropstein workshop in Freiburg. The construction date and attribution to the workshop give the church building a clear historical context.

The Neunlinden Chapel was built in 1912 on the western hill above Elzach. Together with the parish church choir, it means there are two historic buildings from different centuries. The town of Elzach operates three museums. The Elzach Town Museum presents a local history collection in a historic building known locally as the old town hall. If you plan to visit a specific museum, check what is currently on offer in advance.

Elzach’s Fasnet includes the Schuttig figure and lasts three days. Dates and programs vary each year. If you want to plan your trip around this tradition, check the specific event dates when making your plans.

Two Outdoor Pools with Different Pool Facilities

The Elzach Municipal Outdoor Pool has a swimming pool with three 50-meter lanes and three 25-meter lanes. There is also a diving pool with 1-meter and 3-meter diving boards. The wide wave slide is 4 meters high and 15 meters long. Facilities also include a children’s playground and an accessible shower and toilet; free parking is available directly at the pool.

The Oberprechtal Outdoor Pool, run by a club, has a 25-meter swimming pool and a learners’ pool with a slide. Free parking is also available directly at the pool. The pool is open to club members and visitors with a KONUS guest card. As access rules may change, check them before your visit.

When comparing the two pools, the main difference is their pool facilities: the Municipal Outdoor Pool lists several lane lengths and a diving pool, while Oberprechtal has a learners’ pool with a slide in addition to its 25-meter pool. This lets you compare the swimming facilities described based on which pools matter for your plans.

Getting There and Regional Cultural Context

By car, Elzach can be reached from exit 61 Freiburg-Nord on the A5 via 27 kilometers on the B294. As road conditions and access regulations may change, check the current route before setting off. The Municipal Outdoor Pool is a ten-minute walk from the train station.

In the wider travel destination of Emmendingen, Hochburg Castle is a distinct historical highlight. It was first mentioned in writing in 1161 and is one of Baden’s largest castle complexes. The Association for the Preservation of the Hochburg Ruins runs a museum there and offers guided tours. If you plan to take a tour, check the dates in advance.

Discover more destinations: Forchheim, Gutach Im Breisgau, Sasbach Am Kaiserstuhl, Winden Im Elztal, Weisweil, Biederbach, Waldkirch, Denzlingen.

Go to the wider travel overview: Emmendingen.