Neuenburg am Rhein: City History and Views of the Rhine

In Neuenburg am Rhein, traces of the medieval town meet public art and active leisure activities. An Archaeological Trail, views from the Berthold Tower and routes through the town offer different perspectives on the area. You can shape your exploration around history, activity or a sweeping panorama.

Discover the town’s history step by step

Opened in 2023, the Archaeological Trail runs through the town centre. At six locations, telescopes show, among other things, the medieval town wall, the Church of Our Lady and Marktgasse with its folding shutters for street sales. These views place images of the town’s past alongside today’s urban landscape, giving the walk a historical focus.

The Historical Town Walk also leads through Neuenburg am Rhein: its 18 stops are marked with information boards. If you prefer a shorter themed walk, allow around 60 minutes for the route to the town’s contemporary fountains. The Monument fountain on Rathausplatz can also be viewed separately: Professor Lutz Brockhaus created it in bronze in 1990 as a chronicle of the town’s horrors and its will to assert itself.

Telescope views and panoramas

At Münsterplatz, a telescope is trained on the former church. Another viewpoint is at the top of the Berthold Tower: in clear weather, the panorama extends across the Rhine, to the Vosges in France, the Black Forest on the German side and the Alps in Switzerland. A modern lift gives visitors access to the viewing point. As access information may change, check locally whether the lift is operating before your visit.

At the Museum of City History, archaeological finds, documents, historical maps and paintings document Neuenburg am Rhein’s development into a medieval centre. Together with the telescope stations, they offer a way to explore the town’s history that brings historical records and views of the urban landscape together.

Leisure in the town park and by the Rhine

The town park at Wuhrloch is home to the “Lakeside” skate and fun park and a medieval-themed playground. The ramps and obstacles at Lakeside are designed for skateboarders, scooter riders and BMX riders; the playground covers around 1,000 square metres. The same park therefore offers different leisure options, from activities on wheels to medieval-themed play.

You can reach the Rhine Gardens from the town centre via Münsterplatz, the Berthold Tower and the town park at Wuhrloch, using accessible routes. For a cycling tour, the international Rhine Cycle Route “EuroVelo 15” passes by Neuenburg am Rhein; it runs from the source of the Rhine to the North Sea. The two options offer different experiences: the route to the Rhine Gardens connects named places in town, while the cycle path is part of a route along the Rhine.

Also explore the wider Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald destination

If you want to include the broader destination of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald beyond Neuenburg am Rhein, you will find other distinct places to visit there. At Badeparadies Schwarzwald in Titisee, summer temperatures prevail 365 days a year; there are real palm trees and turquoise-blue water. The Galaxy slide universe, with more than 25 attractions, is part of the offering.

At Fundorena, the options include a three-level trampoline park and the X Mind Arena with six stations. There is also the venue’s own snack bar, “Chicco’s Lounge.” For getting around the wider destination, many places in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district can be reached by train. The free KONUS guest card can be used for free travel on local trains and buses throughout the Black Forest. These regional options are distinct from the experiences in Neuenburg am Rhein.

Choose a holiday apartment to suit your plans

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can start by considering which experiences you want to shape your stay: historical sites in the town centre, views from the Berthold Tower, leisure activities in the town park or a cycling tour on EuroVelo 15. If you also plan to visit places in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, consider the regional travel options separately. This lets you choose where to stay based on the discoveries you want to make.

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