Discover Winnenden
Accommodation in Winnenden
Winnenden combines historic buildings with an expansive Schlosspark and a wide range of facilities at WUNNEBAD. Visitors can focus on history and art, walks in green surroundings, or swimming and wellness. These different interests offer a useful guide to which side of Winnenden you want to shape your trip.
Historische Kelter in Hertmannsweiler, einem Stadtteil von Winnenden.
Photo: Megatherium via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Schloss Winnental and a stone pug
Schloss Winnental was built in the 15th century by the resident Teutonic Order knights as the seat of the Winnenden commandery. This historic building offers a tangible starting point for exploring the town’s history. In front of the palace, between the gatehouse and the main building, stands a monument to a pug carved from stone. This unusual detail adds a distinctive feature to the story of the palace and invites you to look out for the town’s smaller points of interest as you explore.
The combination of architectural history and individual works of art makes Winnenden appealing to travellers who want to include cultural experiences in their time here. You don’t have to fit all your interests into a single outing: Schloss Winnental and the monument offer historical points of interest, while the park, church and pool each provide a different focus.
Schlosspark: mature trees and near-natural habitats
Winnenden’s historic Schlosspark covers 18 hectares. Its character is shaped by a valuable stock of mature trees and near-natural habitats for native animals and plants. The park is open to everyone and invites visitors to pause by the lake or stroll through its spacious grounds. If you prefer to spend time outdoors without a set cultural programme, you can make the park itself your destination.
Schlosskirche and the St James altar
The Protestant Schlosskirche is Gothic and has three naves. Its oldest porch dates from around 850, during the time of Louis the Pious. The church is also home to the carved St James altar, dating from 1520. The altar attracts many art enthusiasts each year, adding a distinctive highlight to Winnenden’s cultural offerings.
WUNNEBAD and getting around the town
WUNNEBAD comprises a large outdoor swimming pool, a modern indoor pool, and a sauna and wellness area. It brings together a range of options for swimming and relaxation. If these activities are important to your stay, you can plan them as a focus in their own right, alongside the park and cultural attractions.
Public transport is also a useful point of reference for getting around Winnenden. There is a central bus station at the railway station. From there, various bus routes serve all the districts and destinations in central Winnenden. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment, you can first consider which experiences matter most to you and take the routes to your chosen destinations into account when planning. The historic attractions, Schlosspark and WUNNEBAD cater to different interests, so your stay doesn’t have to be shaped by just one kind of holiday.
More places to explore: Backnang, Rudersberg, Aspach, Korb, Kaisersbach, Oppenweiler, Urbach and Fellbach.
For the overarching travel overview: Rems-Murr District.
