Tuttlingen: Experience the Danube, culture and city
Accommodation in Tuttlingen
When looking for a hotel in Tuttlingen, you can plan your trip around cultural interests, nature or specific activities. The city itself offers everything from contemporary art to a distinctive detail of the town church. Other attractions are located in various places throughout Tuttlingen district. Distinguishing between the city and the district helps you organise destinations according to your preferred focus.
Art, water and architecture in the city of Tuttlingen
At TuWass in Tuttlingen, the action area features the 86-metre-long “Black Hole” tube slide with audiovisual effects. The Tuttlingen Municipal Gallery sees itself as a venue for artists from the region and a showcase for broader trends in contemporary art. One architectural detail stands out at the Evangelical Town Church of Tuttlingen: its twelve doors are inspired by the Temple in Jerusalem.
These offer a range of cultural and experiential themes: contemporary art, a slide with audiovisual effects, and the design of a church building. You can make your choice based on which of these interests matters most for your trip.
The Danube Sinkhole and trails
The Danube Sinkhole between Immendingen, Möhringen, Tuttlingen and Fridingen can look different from day to day. Depending on the location, the Danube may carry plenty of water, be completely dry or have only a little water. Guided tours of the Danube Sinkhole in Tuttlingen’s Möhringen district are offered from May to October. Before your trip, check whether the current tour schedule suits your visit dates.
The “Donauversinkung” premium hiking trail, part of the DonauWellen trails, runs between Tuttlingen-Möhringen and Immendingen. Check trail conditions before setting off. Another option is the final section of the Albsteig: it leads directly to Tuttlingen via Rußberg, Bettelmannskeller and Nonnehöhle near Wurmlingen.
In Mühlheim an der Donau, the International Danube Cycle Route passes right through the town. The route continues to the Danube’s mouth at the Black Sea and can also be ridden in short stages. Mühlheim an der Donau is also part of the Upper Danube Nature Park. These cycling and hiking routes offer different focuses, allowing you to choose between a longer cycling route, a named hiking trail and a specific trail section.
Landscape in Tuttlingen district
Tuttlingen district covers 734.4 square kilometres and includes the southwestern foothills of the Swabian Jura, parts of the Baar region and the valley of the young Danube. The northern part of the district is home to juniper heaths and the region of the 10-Tausender, with ten mountains over 1,000 metres high. White limestone cliffs rise above the Danube Valley. The Danube Gorge and the Höwenegg volcanic crater are among the district’s scenic highlights.
The Mühlheim Rock Cave is another notable geological landmark: in October 2022, it became the first cave in the Swabian Jura to be designated a Geopoint by the UNESCO Global Geopark Swabian Alb. For climbers, the climbing areas at Rabenfels in the Bäratal between the “Mister Wendl” and “Gebrüderweg” routes are open from 1 August to 31 December. Check the applicable regulations before visiting.
Museums and events in the region
The Neuhausen ob Eck Open-Air Museum displays 25 historic buildings. They were dismantled at their original locations, moved there and restored to their original condition. In Fridingen, the upper floors of the KĂĽnstlerhaus Scharf Eck house a museum dedicated to Hans Bucher, a painter of the Danube Valley. His life and work are presented across three floors. Opening times vary by season, so check the current visiting hours in advance.
At Ifflinger Castle, the Upper Danube Museum presents changing special exhibitions as well as permanent exhibitions on the history of the town and local rule, archaeology, Carnival and more recent history. The region’s cultural calendar also includes the annual Tuttlingen Honberg Summer festival, held in the ruins of Honberg Castle and attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. The museums cover a range of topics: historic buildings, the life and work of a painter, and changing and permanent exhibitions.
More activities in Tuttlingen district
Arena Geisingen offers a 30,000-square-metre outdoor area with a street course, beer garden, slacklining, a beach volleyball court and more. Opening options may vary. Tuttlingen-Nendingen is home to the two-kilometre “Rock & Roll Tour,” a largely barrier-free walking and hiking route that is fully wheelchair accessible. Check local conditions before setting out.
This gives you a clear choice when planning your trip: city attractions in Tuttlingen or landscape, cultural and activity options elsewhere in the district.
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