Discover Neckarsulm: Motoring History and Wine Trails

Neckarsulm brings together several distinct themes for trip planning: two-wheeler and Audi history, a guided tour of the historic city centre, and paths through a cultural landscape shaped by winegrowing. If you’re looking for hotels in Neckarsulm, it helps to first decide whether you’d like to devote your stay mainly to the exhibitions, the city’s history or the Scheuerberg. The destinations below offer specific starting points.

Motoring History and City History

The German Two-Wheeler and NSU Museum in Neckarsulm has a municipal collection of well over 1,000 exhibits and a large stock of spare parts. Its permanent exhibition features 140 national and international motorcycle brands and 130 bicycle manufacturers. These figures refer to different areas: the exhibits and spare parts stock describe the collection, while the brands and manufacturers are represented in the permanent exhibition. If you’re interested in motorcycle and bicycle history, the museum is an obvious focus for your visit.

The Audi Forum Neckarsulm, located at the Audi AG production site in Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, presents the history of the Audi brand through a variety of exhibitions. Alongside the two-wheeler collection, it offers another, brand-focused way to explore motoring history. The exhibition programme may change; check which exhibitions are currently on display before your visit.

Guided walking tours lead through Neckarsulm’s city centre, offer insights into the city’s history and last about 90 minutes. This approximate duration makes it easy to plan the tour as a separate block of time. Unlike the brand- and collection-focused museums, these tours centre on the history of the city.

At the Neckarsulm City Museum, primary school children can get a hands-on introduction to the professions of firefighter, police officer, emergency medical responder and THW (Federal Agency for Technical Relief) worker. If you’re travelling with primary school children, this introduction to four emergency response professions is a specific activity to consider. The exhibition programme may change; check the latest visitor information in advance.

Hiking and Winegrowing on the Scheuerberg

The August Herold Trail on the Scheuerberg offers a different focus from the walk through the city centre. It starts at the Scheuerberg hiking car park near AQUAtoll. From car park P2, follow the signs to the trail, where you can also explore a signposted wine trail. The August Herold Trail lets visitors hike through Neckarsulm’s winegrowing cultural landscape and learn about winegrowing and the mountain. Here, the focus is on the hike, the landscape and learning about wine. As local signposting may change, it’s a good idea to check your route before setting out.

Guided Segway tours explore Neckarsulm and the vineyards surrounding the city. Before your trip, check whether a tour is available for your dates. Numerous traditional wine taverns (Besenwirtschaften) in Neckarsulm offer wine lovers places to take a break or round off a tour around the city. Individual venues and their opening periods may change, so check specific visiting options before making a stop an essential part of your plans.

The Scheuerburg in the Surrounding Area

The Scheuerburg lies in the area surrounding Neckarsulm. It is a rectangular section castle documented since the 13th century. The main structure with its keep measures 80 × 35 metres, while the outer bailey measures 62 × 42 metres. The two sets of measurements refer to separate parts of the complex. It was the largest Hohenstaufen castle complex in the area. Its type, historical documentation and dimensions offer a distinct perspective on the history of castles around Neckarsulm.

In the Wider Heilbronn Travel Region

The wider Heilbronn travel region also offers regional cycling routes. The Neckar Valley Cycle Route is one of the routes highlighted in the district of Heilbronn. The district also has around 1,000 km of signposted day circular routes in the Kraichgau, Zabergäu, Weinsberg Valley and Schozach-Bottwartal. These regional details complement Neckarsulm’s specific hiking and city themes with further cycling options in the district.

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