Historic old towns

Welcome to Germanys' nicest wine town Besigheim, surrounded by vineyards, half-timbered houses and water.

Bietigheim-Bissingen is located at the heart of the middle Neckar valley. The cityscape is characterised by half-timbered houses and the split-level vineyards along the Enz river.

The lovingly restored old town of Lich is a hive of activity and a popular place to meet. Particularly striking is the Textorhaus from the 16th century with its wonderful carvings and inscriptions.

Historical. Fabulous. Lively! Take a trip to the town of fairytales and half-timbered houses with the world-famous Alsfeld town hall.

Picturesque old town alleys, colorful timber-frame houses, cultural life and nature activities – all this and much more awaits you in the former Nassau Residence Town of Idstein.

Welcome to Markgröningen, part of the German Half-Timbered House Road with an old town of art-historical importance, origin of one of the oldest Swabian local festivals, the Sheperds' run – listed as UNESCO heritage.

Marbach is the birthplace of Friedrich Schiller. The Schiller National Museum on the Schillerhöhe is dedicated to his literary tradition.

The 700-year history of the town of Waldenbuch comes to life during a tour of the historic town centre with its many pretty half-timbered houses, fountains, squadrons and remains of the town wall.

Vine-clad hillsides characterise the charming landscape around Horb and thus offer enjoyable conditions for hikers and cyclists.

The wine and rose town of Eltville is idyllically located between woods, vines and the Rhine. In summer, around 22,000 rose bushes come into flower on the romantic river promenade and around the castle, the town’s historic landmark.

The rose village of Steinfurth is the oldest of its kind and is renowned far beyond the German borders. It is here that the queen of flowers is celebrated in countless gardens, nurseries and in a unique rose museum.

As the oldest city in Baden-Württemberg, Rottweil can look back on a very eventful history of development.

The Albert Schweitzer House in the spa town of Königsfeld, where the family lived for many years, documents the life and work of Albert and Helene Schweitzer in a vivid and multi-faceted way.

Round or roam - the picturesque old town of Rosenfeld offers beautiful views and historical insights from many perspectives.

Große Teile der mächtigen Stadtmauer, fünf Wehrtürme und zwei Stadttore prägen das historische Erscheinungsbild der ehemaligen Hansestadt Warburg.