Welcome to Hölderlinstadt Lauffen
The Hölderlin and wine town with terraced steep slopes on the banks of the Neckar is an excellent wine-growing region with numerous wine experiences for wine lovers.
The birthplace of the poet Friedrich Hölderlin is picturesquely framed by vineyards and rolling hills in the middle of the Neckar Valley. The largest Schwarzriesling community in Germany is known for its excellent wines from the famous "Katzenbeißer" and "Riedersbückele" vineyards, as well as for its picturesque historic town center with the Regiswindiskirche church and Rathausburg castle as landmarks.
### Weinsüden wine village Lauffen am Neckar is an unforgettable experience for **wine lovers.** During a wine tasting and cellar tour, at one of the atmospheric wine festivals, or in Lauffen's excellent restaurants, you will get to know and love the delicious wines of the Lauffener Weingärtner eG and the private wineries.
Thanks to this diverse range of offerings, Lauffen a. N. has been awarded the title **"Weinsüden Wine Village Baden-Württemberg"** by the state. An absolute highlight is the annual wine festival "Wein auf der Insel" (https://www.heilbronnerland.de/de/wein/weinerlebnisse/weinfeste/wein-auf-der-insel-lauffen-am-neckar)] takes place on the Lauffener Neckarinsel on the first weekend in September. With delicacies from the kitchen and cellar, breathtaking lighting, and the best musical entertainment, this romantic festival in the beautiful atmosphere of the Rathausburg attracts many visitors from near and far. The [Lauffener Weingärtner (https://www.heilbronnerland.de/de/partner/poi/lauffener-weingartner-eg)], numerous Lauffener wineries, and the Lauffener Jungwinzer serve delicious red, white, and rosé wines at open-air wine tastings and impress with their outstanding expertise.
A particularly good way to encounter Laufen's "top products" is through the various **wine experience tours** with the town's certified wine experience guides. You can discover the secret of Laufen's Katzenbeißer wine or gain exclusive insights into the breathtaking terraced steep slopes. Clubs and clans can enjoy the Lauffener vineyards in comfort on a **covered wagon ride** with the ["Katzenbeißer Carrus" (https://www.heilbronnerland.de/poi/katzenbeisser-carrus)] or the ["Katzenbeißer Trolli" (https://www.heilbronnerland.de/poi/katzenbeisser-trolli)].
Enjoy the wine landscape of the Neckar Valley with all your senses – you can also do this with a **picnic in the vineyard.** Whether it's a romantic outing for two or with children and friends, the Jäger butcher's shop in Lauffen will pack a picnic basket (or backpack) with the most delicious regional sausage and cheese specialties and, of course, a bottle of typical Lauffen wine.
- [Wine in the Park](https://www.heilbronnerland.de/poi/weinausschank-wein-im-park) – wine bar on the Neckar - [Katzenbeißer Carrus](https://www.heilbronnerland.de/poi/katzenbeisser-carrus) – vineyard tours & mobile wine tasting
- [Katzenbeißer Trolli](https://www.heilbronnerland.de/poi/katzenbeisser-trolli) - Vineyard tours & mobile wine tasting - Vacation on a winery - [Weingut Schaaf](https://www.heilbronnerland.de/poi/weingut-schaaf)
- Weinsüden Wine Hotel - [Kraft Guest House](https://www.heilbronnerland.de/poi/gaestehaus-kraft-bett-bike-weinsueden-weinhotel)
- Weinsüden Winzer - [Seybold Winery](https://www.heilbronnerland.de/poi/weingut-seybold "more information about Seybold Winery")
- Covered wagon [Fräulein Lybell](https://www.heilbronnerland.de/poi/fraeulein-lybell "more information about covered wagon rides") - Offers from certified wine experience guides in Württemberg
- Various wine producers - Various [wine hiking trails](https://www.heilbronnerland.de/wein/weinwege-wuerttemberg/weinwandern) around Lauffen - Various [wine cycling trails](https://www.heilbronnerland.de/wein/weinwege-wuerttemberg/weinradeln) around Lauffen
### Active on land and in the water For active vacationers, the lively city on the Neckar is not only the ideal starting point for **canoe tours** through the beautiful river landscape along old steep slopes and gnarled vines, but also for **cycling and hiking tours** in the vineyard-rich Zabergäu region with the Stromberg-Heuchelberg Nature Park on its doorstep. You can plunge into the refreshing waters with a view of the Neckar in the modern and beautifully located **Ulrichsheide outdoor pool.** ### Place of poets and thinkers **Friedrich Hölderlin**, the city's most famous son, has been the subject of an innovative exhibition in the new [Hölderlinhaus](https://www.heilbronnerland.de/poi/hoelderlinhaus-lauffen) since July 2020, which provides an insight into the work, life, and influence of the poet and philosopher born in Lauffen a. N. in 1770.
A **Hölderlin** artwork by the well-known sculptor **Peter Lenk** at one of the city's busiest locations, a roundabout, also impressively depicts this great poet alongside other figures from his time and life.
### Experience history live The **Laufen city guides** show you the most important landmarks and most beautiful places in the historic wine town on the banks of the Neckar with great love and enthusiasm, bringing you closer to the Württemberg way of life and the treasures of the city. The tourist information office is happy to arrange a tour of the most important sights for groups. Individual travelers or couples are welcome to join the numerous **public guided tours**, which include not only the "classic" city tour but also numerous **themed tours** and historical **costumed tours**, for example with the medieval "Lauffener Bote" or the former city bailiff "Hillers Loui."
There are also public tours of the small **castle museum** in the Salian residential tower of Lauffen Castle. Or you can explore life in the 11th century on your own: grind your own flour, play Count Poppo, and learn more about the important counts of Lauffen. The old and new Heilbronn Gate, the Erkerhaus, the Old Oil Mill, and the Old Neckar Bridge also bear witness to a rich past. You can enjoy a fantastic view of the Neckar landscape from an excavated [Roman estate](https://www.heilbronnerland.de/poi/roemischer-gutshof-lauffen-an), which is located above the river in the vineyards between Lauffen and the neighboring community of Neckarwestheim (wine is served on some Sundays and public holidays).
Source: DZT Knowledge Graph
