Discover Dettingen an der Erms
Accommodation in Dettingen an der Erms
Orchards, fertile fields and forests shape the Ermstal valley, where Dettingen an der Erms is located. There is also a cherry trail, hiking and cycling routes, and a historic town center. Depending on whether you are interested in the landscape, outdoor activities, cherry varieties or local history, you can focus on different things during your stay. This combination gives you concrete points to consider when choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home to suit your excursion plans.
Streuobstwiesen am sonnigen Südhang des Vogelschutzgehölzes Benedikten im Norden von Dettingen an der Erms.
Photo: Vux via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Ermstal landscape and trails
Its location among orchards, fields and forests gives Dettingen a rural character. If you enjoy spending time outdoors during your stay, there are various ways to explore the area: Dettingen has a forest and geological nature trail. The bwegt hiking trail also runs from Metzingen over the hills of the Ermstal valley to Dettingen an der Erms. Consider these options when planning your stay if you would rather spend your time hiking and exploring nature.
Cycling is another local activity. The Dettingen Cherry Trail is part of the Ermstal Cycle Route.
Cherries and local history
Since 2006, Dettingen’s Cherry Heritage site has complemented the cherry trail. It focuses on 42 varieties of sweet cherry. Five information boards and variety signs provide information about the history and cultivation of the cherry varieties. The combination of boards and signs makes the subject accessible in several ways: you can learn about the development of cherry growing while also getting to know the different varieties. This provides a clearly defined theme for families who enjoy discovering new things together during a stay in Dettingen.
The historic town center offers a different focus. It is characterized by half-timbered houses and also includes the historic town hall, the “Schlössle.” Dettingen is also home to a local history museum and a Wilhelm Zimmermann memorial. If you are more interested in architectural or local history than in cycling and hiking trails, these destinations can round out your selection.
Music, markets and swimming pools
The collegiate church is another part of Dettingen’s cultural life. Its services feature a varied program of church music. This includes the historic Blessing organ, songs of praise and worship, and hymns from the hymnal. The brass band or CVJM choir, Cantate Domino, or a music team may take part. A service is normally held every Sunday. Those interested in church music will find a different experience here than at the historic buildings or on the trails in the Ermstal valley.
A traditional weekly market is held in the market square in the town center. A visit to the market can be part of your plans for your time in town. For swimming, there are two different options locally: a modern outdoor pool with spacious green areas and an indoor pool.
If you are traveling with a stroller or wheelchair, one specific feature of the cherry trail is worth noting: it is accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. Together with the hiking and cycling options, the town center and the swimming pools, this gives you a varied picture of what a stay here can offer. Choose your holiday apartment or holiday home based on which of these themes matters most for your trip; you can weigh the destinations and options described accordingly.
Discover more places
If you are considering other places for your trip, take a look at: Lichtenstein, Sonnenbühl, Sankt Johann, Zwiefalten, Hülben, Metzingen, Grafenberg, Trochtelfingen.
For the broader travel overview: Reutlingen.
