Discover Singen (Hohentwiel)
Accommodation in Singen
Hohentwiel combines the history of a fortress, a protected natural area and hiking opportunities; the museums add archaeological, artistic and automotive themes. Consider whether you would prefer to spend your time mainly outdoors, on a guided tour or visiting exhibitions. The following distinctions offer concrete points to help you decide.
Hohentwiel: Fortress, nature and hiking
The Hohentwiel fortress ruin is a popular destination for history enthusiasts and families. Hohentwiel is also a 108-hectare protected habitat for rare animal and plant species. This offers two perspectives on the same place when planning your visit: the history of the fortress and the protected natural area.
The “Hohentwieler” premium hiking trail is a 7.5-kilometre circular route over the heights of Hohentwiel and around the “Staufen.” Its distance and circular route provide specific details for planning your day. Guided tours in and around Singen also include hikes on Hohentwiel. This means you can plan either a named circular route or a guided hike.
Archaeology, automobiles and art
The Hegau Archaeological Museum presents the world of the people who inhabited the Hegau from the end of the last Ice Age to the early Middle Ages. Its broad time span makes the museum interesting if you are interested in human ways of life across different eras. The MAC Museum Art & Cars has a different focus: it brings together classic automobiles, sports cars and contemporary art. Visitors can experience exhibitions, light art, photography and special exhibitions in modern architecture. The Hegau Museum’s archaeological perspective is therefore clearly distinct from the MAC’s combination of automobiles and art. These two themes offer a specific choice for a culture-focused stay in Singen.
Take the Hohentwiel Taxi to the information centre
For the journey to the Hohentwiel information centre, the Hohentwiel Taxi (line 8) connects Singen station with the information centre via the Rathaus/Stadthalle and Landesgartenschau stops, and makes the return journey. It operates only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from 8:05 a.m. to 7:05 p.m., at 60-minute intervals. This time restriction is important when planning your day. Check the current timetable before travelling, as operating and schedule details may change.
More topics in the wider Konstanz destination
In the wider Konstanz destination, Mainau Island offers a distinctive attraction: its butterfly house is home to up to 120 different butterfly species and subspecies from the tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa and Asia. Information about the animal population may change. Also in the wider Konstanz destination is the well-signposted, 53-kilometre SeeGang premium hiking trail. It connects Ăśberlingen and Konstanz and passes through the Lake Constance district and the district of Konstanz.
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