Discover Winden im Elztal

Winden im Elztal lies among fields, meadows and forests in the heart of the ZweiTälerLand holiday region. The municipality consists of the districts of Niederwinden and Oberwinden; the leisure complex at Kirchberg is in Oberwinden. The landscape and local leisure activities therefore offer two different points to consider when planning your trip. When looking for a hotel, you can consider whether the surroundings or the activities at Kirchberg should play a bigger role in your stay. Then compare the specific details of each accommodation.

Leisure activities at Kirchberg in Oberwinden

The leisure complex at Kirchberg has a playground, mini golf and table tennis. It also features an exercise trail for young and old, a children’s playground and a boules court. These last three facilities are freely accessible year-round. The activities range from exercise and play to skill-based pursuits, providing a specific local point of reference for your planning. Mini golf, table tennis and boules are different ways to spend your leisure time; the exercise trail is expressly intended for young and old.

When deciding whether Winden im Elztal suits your travel interests, you can consider the leisure complex as a focus in its own right alongside the landscape. The playground and mini golf complement table tennis, the exercise trail and the boules court, bringing together several kinds of leisure activity in one named district. Year-round free access is specified for the exercise trail, children’s playground and boules court.

The history of Fasnet in Oberwinden

The history of Fasnet in Oberwinden also offers insight into local traditions. Since 1949, the men’s choir has held a cap evening at the Sonne on Schmutzige Dunschdig. On Fasnet-Samschdig, the Oberwinden music band organized a torchlight procession through the village, followed by an entertainment evening at the Gasthaus Bahnhof. The two recorded traditions differ in their day of the week and format: one centers on the cap evening, while the other combines a procession with an evening program afterward.

Nature and trails in the wider destination of Emmendingen

If you’re considering the wider destination of Emmendingen, you’ll find further options for nature and outdoor activities. Emmendingen district has a network of 800 kilometers of hiking trails and routes. For cycling, the network covers 900 kilometers, including 250 kilometers of signposted routes. These figures describe the offerings across the district and should be distinguished from the leisure complex in Oberwinden.

At 1,242 meters, Kandel is the highest mountain in Emmendingen district. It has alpine skiing slopes, cross-country ski trails, a fun park for snowboarders, sledding hills and opportunities for snowshoeing. The district also has family-friendly tours in the Elz and Simonswald valleys, which are often suitable for strollers. The qualification “often” applies to stroller suitability: it does not apply universally to every tour.

Culture and history in Emmendingen

Hochburg is another historical landmark in the wider destination of Emmendingen. It is one of Baden’s largest castle complexes; the first written reference to it dates from 1161. The Hochburg Ruins Preservation Association runs a museum at the site and offers guided tours. If you’re planning a tour, check the current dates.

In the city of Emmendingen, the Hirsmüller Photography Museum focuses on the business and family history of the Hirsmüller photography store from 1861 to 1993. The Psychiatric Museum at the Emmendingen Center for Psychiatry uses historical images, documents and medical equipment to show living, housing and treatment conditions in earlier times. On the market square, the Leonhardt property is the oldest surviving farmhouse of a farming citizen in Emmendingen. The complex includes the main house, the “Alte Metzig,” the “Magazin” and a barn; the property is a protected cultural monument.

Events and winegrowing also contribute to the region’s character. In Emmendingen’s Stadtgarten, free pavilion concerts are held every Sunday in July from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; dates may change. Held annually on the third weekend in August in Emmendingen’s old town, the Breisgauer Wine Festival brings together more than 15 Breisgau winegrowers’ cooperatives and wineries, which present local wines, sparkling wines and new creations. Winegrowing in Emmendingen district is part of the Kaiserstuhl and Breisgau wine-growing areas and covers around 2,300 hectares. Check current festival dates and participants before making specific plans.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Emmendingen.