Discover Binzen: Church, Wine and Vineyards
Accommodation in Binzen
Binzen brings together local history, winegrowing and trails through the vineyards. The town lies in the tri-border region of Germany, Switzerland and France, on the southwestern foothills of the Black Forest and at the entrance to the Kandertal valley. It is part of the wider Basel–Weil–Lörrach area. If you would like to include historic buildings, wine and fruit products, and outdoor activities in your travel plans, you will find a range of places to explore here.
St. Lawrence Church: a site with a long history
The church site was mentioned in 807 under the name “Basilica Sancti Laurentii zu Binzheim.” The present-day St. Lawrence Church was built between 1822 and 1824 on the site of an earlier church. The history of the site therefore goes back further than that of the current building. The church is considered the largest village church in southern Baden. Its Walcker organ also has its own history: it was acquired in 1886 and renovated in 2019.
The building’s history and the organ offer two specific points of interest when exploring the church. St. Lawrence Church is accessible to visitors with disabilities; check accessibility before your visit. This allows you to take this into account when planning, without assuming that conditions will remain unchanged.
The Stapflehus and Binzen’s winegrowing
The historic Stapflehus stands in the town center at the corner of HauptstraĂźe and MĂĽhlenstraĂźe. Architecturally, it is dated to the mid-15th century. The Stapflehus is also associated with winegrowing and distilling: its own wines and spirits are produced and marketed there, and schnapps has been distilled for at least five generations. Around 0.7 hectares of vineyards and around 3.5 hectares of orchards are cultivated. These areas give an idea of how fruit growing, as well as winegrowing, is part of the operation.
Weingut Krebs offers another perspective on winegrowing. This traditional winery is now run by the family’s sixth generation. Gutedel is its main grape variety, followed by Spätburgunder; the winery also makes a sparkling wine from Gutedel. The two businesses therefore stand out for different reasons: at the Stapflehus, spirits, its long schnapps-making tradition and cultivated orchards are also part of the picture, while Weingut Krebs has its own distinctive focus on the grape varieties mentioned and its sparkling Gutedel wine. If you are looking for a particular product, check what is currently available in advance.
Explore the vineyards on foot and by bike
A network of signposted hiking and cycling trails runs through Binzen’s vineyards. From these trails, you can enjoy views towards the Rhine Plain, the Basel Bay, the Burgundy Gate and the Vosges. Hiking and cycling share the same winegrowing landscape here, while the viewpoints offer an additional point of reference for finding your way around the area. Tüllinger Berg, about 460 meters high, lies south of Binzen.
Pick your own at Gärtnerei Berg
In addition to trails and winegrowing, Gärtnerei Berg offers the opportunity to pick Demeter-certified vegetables yourself. First, you need an induction session to obtain a picking pass. Only then may visitors move freely around the site to harvest. Participation also involves a fee and set times. Since the offer and conditions may change, check the current times and requirements in advance. This makes it easy to distinguish the activity from a walk or bike ride through the vineyards.
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