Discover Plattenhardt: Culture, Nature and Regional Experiences

Plattenhardt combines impressive traces of history with experiences in nature and everyday regional life.

Historical Traces in Plattenhardt

A defining destination is the Evangelical Antholianuskirche. It preserves the remains of the foundations of two predecessor churches. The choir and sacristy belong to a hall church built around 1480 in the Late Gothic style, while the nave was constructed in 1521. The church is included as Stop 4 on the Historical Circular Trail – Plattenhardt. This makes it possible to place its architectural history within an exploration of the town's history.

Further evidence of times gone by can be found at various locations throughout the town. The Pfarrhaus Fountain is a well trough dating from 1723 and is considered the oldest surviving fountain in the Filder region. At the corner of Römerstraße and Panoramastraße, remains of the former castle of the Lords of Plattenhardt are still visible, including the former castle moats. The stone crosses on Mörikestraße are described as atonement crosses or memorial stones from the 15th century. A separate monument commemorates aviation pioneer Jacob Brodbeck, who was born in Plattenhardt.

Screen Printing and Creative Discoveries

The Filderstadt Screen-Printing Museum is located in part of the former Mack & Schneider hosiery factory in the Plattenhardt district. Its foundation is the “Domberger Collection – A Screen-Printing Collection of the State of Baden-Württemberg.” The museum adds an artistic perspective to the historical exploration of the town.

In the museum workshop, visitors can screen-print a colorful design onto a postcard. This is a concrete way to experience a museum visit not only as observers, but also creatively. For travel planning with a range of interests, this activity can add a cultural accent alongside walks and nature destinations.

Natural Monuments and Trails at the Uhlberg

The landscape around Plattenhardt also offers distinctive destinations. Bärensee is a protected natural monument, as is the Peace Linden Tree in Weilerhau. Weilerhau is also home to a burial mound field with around 20 Celtic burial mounds that are still recognizable today and were created around 500 BC. Anyone interested in nature and traces of older settlements can combine these themes when planning their day.

Hiking trails lead from the Uhlberg through the Schaichtal valley to Schönbuch Nature Park. The kiosk at the Uhlberg Tower provides another useful point of orientation: It can be reached on foot in about 20 minutes from the Plattenhardt hiking car park. There you will find cold and hot drinks as well as regional delicacies.

Weekly Market and the Right Holiday Apartment

The weekly market in Plattenhardt takes place in front of the town hall on Saturdays and offers fresh regional and seasonal products. For travelers who want to prepare their own meals in a holiday apartment, the market is a natural place to shop for incorporating regional food into their holiday plans.

When searching for a holiday apartment in Plattenhardt, you can therefore consider what you want to focus on during your trip: historic buildings and local history, the screen-printing museum, natural monuments, hiking trails or regional products. Plattenhardt offers an unusually diverse mix of culture, nature and local everyday life.

For the overarching travel overview: Filderstadt.