Discover Weil am Rhein
Accommodation in Weil am Rhein
Weil am Rhein brings together distinctive architecture, local history and experiences along the Rhine. Vitra Campus, the Museum am Lindenplatz in the former village centre of Altweil, and Rheinpark showcase different sides of the city. The cross-border location is another highlight: from Weil am Rhein, the Dreiländerbrücke leads to France on foot or by bicycle. During your stay, you can choose between architecture, culture, waterside activities and a trip across the border.
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Architecture by renowned names
Vitra Campus includes the Vitra Design Museum by Frank Gehry, the Fire Station by Zaha Hadid and VitraHaus by Herzog & de Meuron. These three buildings give architecture enthusiasts specific names and designers to consider when planning their trip. Anyone interested in contemporary architecture can make these sites a focus of their stay in Weil am Rhein.
The Schlaich Tower and the LF1 building by Zaha Hadid are also part of the city’s history of the “Grün 99” State Garden Show: both were built as part of the event. Together with the buildings at Vitra Campus, they provide several points of reference for an architecture-themed visit. The Schlaich Tower and LF1 each reflect the design associated with “Grün 99”, while the works on the campus introduce additional architects.
Museums exploring local and working life
The Museum am Lindenplatz is housed in a Neoclassical building dating from 1845, in the former village centre of Altweil. It hosts temporary exhibitions on a range of cultural and historical subjects. The building’s historic setting and the exhibitions’ changing themes give culture enthusiasts two different reasons to include the museum in their travel plans.
The Weiler Textile History Museum offers a different perspective. On display are historical machinery from the 1920s, tools, pattern books and other artefacts from working life that recall the textile era. Anyone interested in how work and production were shaped in the past will find a tangible introduction to textile history here. Along with the cultural and historical temporary exhibitions at Lindenplatz, this makes it easy to plan a museum visit around your interests.
Play, climbing and the Rhine
Rheinpark has a large children’s playground with a pirate ship and slides, as well as a climbing area with boulders and a balance course. These are appealing options for families who want to make room for play and exercise during their stay. A Rhine terrace right on the riverbank is also a place to watch swans or passing boats. The same park thus offers both active play and a spot to relax by the river.
Laguna Water Park offers something different: a varied pool complex with slides and a wave pool. If you would rather make swimming the focus of your trip together than visit a museum, you can include this option in your holiday plans. Rheinpark and Laguna appeal to different interests, so your stay need not be limited to just one kind of activity.
Across the border
The Dreiländerbrücke connects Weiler Hauptstraße with Rue de France in Huningue. From Weil am Rhein, you can reach France in just a few minutes on foot or by bicycle. This makes a cross-border excursion a practical option during your stay. Another regional attraction is the Weil am Rhein–Lörrach/Tüllingen–Riehen (CH) Wine Trail, a cross-border route linking Weil am Rhein, Lörrach and Riehen.
When looking for a holiday apartment in Weil am Rhein, it helps to think in advance about what you want your stay to centre on: architecture and exhibitions, activities at Rheinpark, the water park or a trip across the border.
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