A stay in Renningen can focus on a range of interests: the seasonal theatre programme, art along the Rankbach, or local and collection history. Hiking and cycling routes are also part of what the area around the town has to offer. If you are looking for hotels in Renningen, you can start by considering which of these interests you would like to shape your stay.

Walks, Art and Well-Maintained Routes

The World Culture Path runs along the Rankbach from Jahnstraße towards the sports grounds and invites visitors to take a walk. Along the path, works of art prompt reflection on global issues, as well as culture and religion. This offers a themed experience that differs from the general selection of hiking and cycling routes around Renningen.

The local hiking and cycling routes invite visitors to enjoy an active break. The network of routes is continuously maintained by local hiking clubs and the local branch of the German Cyclists’ Association. This gives you different options for planning: a specific walking route with works of art, and the network of hiking and cycling routes around the town.

Theatre and Local History

The open-air theatre is located on the Längenbühl and is one of Renningen’s tourist attractions. During the summer season, it presents a new programme every year, with a family play and an evening play for adults. If you would like to plan your stay around the theatre programme, check the current performance dates with the operator.

In the Malmsheim district, the local history museum of rural customs opened in 1991 to mark Renningen’s 1,000th anniversary. It is housed in a barn dating from the 16th century. A different collection focus can be found at the nativity scene museum in Renningen: its collection includes figures from the Renningen Nativity Scene, as well as numerous ethnographic objects brought back by Pastor Pitzal from overseas trips. The two museums therefore represent different themes—rural customs on the one hand, and nativity figures and ethnographic objects on the other.

More to Explore in the Broader Destination of Böblingen

The broader destination of Böblingen also offers distinctive cultural and leisure activities. The German Peasants’ War Museum in Böblingen documents the Peasants’ War of 1525. Visitors can print title pages of Reformation and Peasants’ War pamphlets on a working, scale replica of an early printing press. Böblingen’s Stadtgarten has two lakes at its heart; boating, playing, inline skating and strolling are among the activities available there.

In Waldenbuch, the MUSEUM RITTER is devoted mainly to geometric abstract art. In addition to exhibitions, it offers guided tours and art talks for adults and children. These examples complement Renningen’s local themes with further activities located specifically in Böblingen and Waldenbuch.

Depending on your interests, you can consider whether you are mainly drawn to the routes and collections in Renningen or would also like to explore other offerings in the broader destination of Böblingen.

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