Discover Winnenden

Winnenden combines historic buildings and art with an expansive castle park and WUNNEBAD. These different highlights can help you decide how to plan your trip: Would you like to learn about architectural history and an important altar, spend time surrounded by greenery, or enjoy the various swimming and wellness areas? Bus services in Winnenden and a regional hiking trail also offer practical information for planning your stay.

Winnental Castle and the Castle Church

Winnental Castle was built in the 15th century by the resident Teutonic Knights as the seat of the Winnenden commandery. In front of the castle, between the gatehouse and the main building, stands a stone-carved pug monument. It is an unusual detail amid the historic complex.

The Gothic, three-aisled Protestant Castle Church has an oldest porch dating from around 850, during the time of Louis the Pious. The church houses the carved St. James altar, dating from 1520. It attracts many visitors with an interest in art every year. The church’s architectural history and altar offer two different historical perspectives: the early porch points to its long history, while the carved work adds a specific art-historical highlight.

Castle Park and WUNNEBAD

Winnenden’s historic castle park covers 18 hectares and is open to everyone. Valuable old trees and natural habitats provide a home for native animals and plants. You can take a break by the lake or stroll through the spacious grounds. If you are planning a special visit, check the public access rules in advance.

WUNNEBAD includes a large outdoor pool, a modern indoor pool, and a sauna and wellness area. This gives you different options in one place: swimming outdoors, visiting the indoor pool, or spending time in the sauna and wellness area. For your specific day’s plans, check the latest operating information in advance, as details may change.

Buses in Winnenden and hiking in the Rems-Murr district

Winnenden station has a central bus station. Various bus routes from there serve all districts and destinations in central Winnenden. If you plan to take a specific connection, check the timetable before you travel; routes and services may change.

In the wider destination of the Rems-Murr district, the 50-kilometer Rems-Murr hiking trail runs in three stages from Endersbach via Winnenden to Murrhardt. The entire trail is well connected by local public transport, so you do not need a car to get there. The route navigation can be downloaded to a smartphone. The stages, trail length, and digital navigation provide practical details for planning a hike through the Rems-Murr district.

More experiences in the Rems-Murr district

Other towns in the Rems-Murr district also offer a range of cultural experiences and culinary delights. In Murrhardt, a night watchman tells stories and legends by torchlight; children can bring lanterns. Historical guided tours in Backnang follow in the footsteps of the margraves to St. Pancras Collegiate Church, where the margraves of Baden are buried. In Fellbach, a city walk through the town center takes in historic landmarks and award-winning architecture. The Fellbach winemakers offer wine tastings, cellar tours, and a snack at the Neue Kelter. If you are planning your stay around these activities, check locally that tours and offers are available.

Discover more destinations: Rudersberg, Korb, Urbach, Oppenweiler, Berglen, Waiblingen, Sulzbach, Fellbach.

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