Discover Vaihingen an der Enz

Vaihingen an der Enz combines the history of a town with riverside walks, wine-growing and cycling routes. When choosing your destination, you can consider whether you primarily want to explore historic sites, experience a wine-growing landscape or plan a cycling route. The town’s walking tours let you explore the old town and the banks of the Enz independently.

Old Town, Enz River and Local History

The municipal walking tours are between one and three kilometres long; signs at each stop provide information about the location. A specific waterside route begins at the market square and leads via the former mill canal and the Obere Mühle to the banks of the Enz. This makes it possible to plan a walk from the central square along named stops to the river. Vaihingen was founded at the beginning of the 13th century and was badly affected by a town fire in 1693. A themed tour connects the Enz, Pulverturm and Haspelturm towers, the church and castle with the poorhouse, St Peter’s Church and Judengasse. Guided tours in the eight districts also introduce the development of their historic centres. If you are planning a tour, check the current dates.

Museum and Wine-Growing

The Bonbon Museum in Kleinglattbach is dedicated to the cultural history of sweets across 300 square metres. On display are confectionery, tins, production machinery and advertising materials. The exhibition traces the history of sweets from their invention in the Middle East in the 8th century to factory production in the 20th century. As the museum’s offerings may change, check current visiting arrangements before your visit.

Wine also shapes Vaihingen an der Enz: the town has more than 250 hectares of vineyards and was classified by the OIV as an “International City of Vine and Wine” in 1987. Wine-growing businesses cultivate Württemberg grape varieties on predominantly steep, partly terraced slopes in the Enz Valley and Stromberg. Wine experiences include a tour along the wine trail, wine tours in Roßwag and a sensory seminar. When planning tours and seminars, it is worth checking the current programme.

Cycling and Hiking

The VAI Tour is a circular cycling route just under 50 kilometres long. It starts at the market square and follows the Enz towards Roßwag. It includes a northern variant of 24.4 kilometres and a southern variant of 25.4 kilometres. The different distances offer a practical guide when choosing a cycling route for your stay. On the Stromberg-Murrtal Cycle Route, the third stage runs from Maulbronn through the wine-growing villages of Schützingen, Gündelbach and Horrheim to Vaihingen in the Enz Valley. The fourth stage runs from Vaihingen via Bietigheim-Bissingen into the Neckar Valley and on to Marbach am Neckar.

For a hike, marked routes offer views across vineyards, paths through natural landscapes and visits to historic half-timbered towns. These features bring together landscapes and townscapes, while the cycling routes—with their designated stages and distances—offer a different way to plan a tour.

Outdoor and Indoor Pools

The Enztalbad has a seasonal outdoor pool with a 50-metre pool, a slide for non-swimmers, a children’s area, a sunbathing lawn, beach volleyball, table tennis and chess. The indoor pool includes a 25-metre pool; aqua jogging and swimming lessons are also offered regularly. The 28-degree pool is also suitable for relaxing. As the outdoor pool season and course programme may change, check these details before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Aurich, Enzweihingen, Riet, Roßwag, Besigheim, Oberstenfeld, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Gerlingen.

For the overview of the wider area: Ludwigsburg.