Metzingen: Outletcity, Keltern and Viticulture
Accommodation in Metzingen
Metzingen brings together the history of Outletcity and a strong viticultural tradition. In the town centre, the historic Sieben Keltern tell the story of local winemaking; a circular trail leads through Metzingen as a wine experience trail. There is also “The Museum”, which explores the town’s development into an outlet destination. When choosing your destination, you can focus on different aspects, from local history and wine to shopping.
Kelternplatz: Historic Centre and Viticulture
Kelternplatz is a historic site worth seeing and is now the centre of Metzingen. Its attractions include the Wine Museum, the town library, a wine shop and dining options. The Sieben Keltern are a unique group of fully preserved historic buildings protected as heritage sites. The Wine Museum is part of a globally unique ensemble of seven historic wine presses.
At the Wine Museum, you can enjoy wine tastings, guided wine experiences and festivals. A public guided tour takes place during opening hours on the first Sunday of each month; no advance booking is required. The digital museum guide provides information to read or listen to in German, English and French. This lets you explore the exhibition in whichever language suits you best as you discover Metzingen’s winemaking history.
Town History at “The Museum”
“The Museum” tells the story of Outletcity. Housed in a historic building that was once home to Hugo Boss, it offers a free interactive exhibition on the town’s development into an outlet destination. It also provides insights into local culture and the emotions of its residents. If you want your stay to include Metzingen’s history and character as well as shopping, a visit to this museum adds another perspective on the town to your exploration of the Sieben Keltern.
Wine Experience Trail and Local Wine
If you want to explore Metzingen on foot, you can include the wine experience trail in your trip. The circular trail has two sections, each 2.5 kilometres long, and four starting points. The length of each section and the different starting points give you specific guidance when planning your outing. The trail offers a different focus from the museum visits: rather than exhibitions, it puts the wine-growing landscape and the walk itself centre stage.
At Kelternplatz, you can taste and buy products from Metzingen’s vineyards at the wine shop. The Wengerterhäusle is another option for wine tastings: it can be booked for private or business occasions for up to 35 people, with a light meal available on request. Alongside the public wine offerings, there are also options for your own group.
Getting There and Choosing a Focus
The train journey from Stuttgart to Metzingen takes about 40 minutes. From Metzingen (Württ) station, Outletcity is then just a few minutes’ walk away. A shopping shuttle also runs several times a week between Stuttgart and Outletcity Metzingen. These connections are useful if Outletcity is one of your planned destinations.
When looking for a holiday apartment in Metzingen, you can start by considering which experiences you want to focus on during your trip: Outletcity, the winemaking history at Kelternplatz or the wine experience trail. The attractions described offer different ways to spend your time in town, without requiring you to settle on just one theme. Families can also tailor their stay to the interests of their travel companions: some may want to discover the interactive history of the town, while others may be more interested in the wine presses, wine or a walk along the circular trail.
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