Bahlingen am Kaiserstuhl
Accommodation in Bahlingen
Bahlingen am Kaiserstuhl lies on the northeastern edge of the Kaiserstuhl and has retained the character of a typical winegrowing town in the region. Artwork in various locations, a mountain church rising above Bahlingen and a Renaissance town hall give the town a range of cultural highlights. When choosing a holiday apartment, it may therefore be important whether you want to focus your stay on the character of a winegrowing town, art or historic buildings. There is also a wine festival with a special schedule, which may influence your choice of travel dates.
Art in various locations in Bahlingen
The Bahlingen Sculpture Trail features 20 sculptures by artist Michael Schwarze. The sculptures and fountains are located in various parts of Bahlingen. This means you can take in more than just a single artwork or building: several artistic works can be found throughout the town. The number of sculptures and the name of their artist give this theme a specific focus. If you enjoy experiencing art alongside architecture and local history when travelling, you can take this into account when planning your stay. The fountains add another element to Bahlingen’s artistic offering.
Mountain church and Renaissance town hall
The mountain church rises above Bahlingen and is one of the oldest churches in the Kaiserstuhl region. Its stained-glass windows depict biblical scenes from the life of Jesus: the green cross of hope, the Last Supper and the risen Christ with the wounds of the Crucifixion. These motifs offer a closer look at the church’s imagery and are of particular interest to travellers drawn to religious art. The town centre is also home to the town hall, a half-timbered Renaissance building dating from 1550. In Bahlingen, you can therefore encounter different historical and artistic themes: the imagery of the church windows and the town hall’s half-timbered architecture. If architectural history is a factor in your choice of destination, you will find another distinct point of interest here alongside the art around town.
Wine festival and KunstAcker
The Bahlingen Wine Festival takes place on the second weekend in September in every odd-numbered year. For the occasion, the streets and winegrowers’ courtyards are decorated in bright colours. Unlike a festival held every year, this one requires you to take both the odd-numbered year and the second weekend in September into account if you are planning your trip around it. Its schedule makes the festival date a specific factor in your travel planning. Another artistic stop is Bahlingen’s KunstAcker (Art Field) in the Wihltal valley. The artwork “beWEGte Rebzeilen” was inaugurated there during the 2016 cultural weekend. Bahlingen thus offers a range of discoveries, from a recurring festival to an artwork with a dated inauguration.
Consider transport when choosing where to stay
Transport options may also influence your choice of where to stay. Guests staying in Bahlingen can use the KONUS guest card to travel by bus and train to excursion destinations free of charge. If you plan to use public transport during your trip, this is a practical consideration when choosing your base; the benefit is linked to the guest card. The Landgasthof zum Lamm in Bahlingen has an e-bike rental station and a charging station for e-bike batteries. This means there are different transport options to consider: taking buses and trains to excursion destinations, and using e-bikes in Bahlingen. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider which of these options matter for your trip and whether you want to focus mainly on art, architectural history or the wine festival.
You can also explore these places as you continue planning your holiday: Sasbach Am Kaiserstuhl, Elzach, Weisweil, Wyhl Am Kaiserstuhl, Simonswald, Vörstetten, Freiamt and Riegel Am Kaiserstuhl.
For the broader travel overview: Emmendingen.
