In Sindelfingen, medieval architecture, weaving, and contemporary art come together. Historic sites and walking tours offer different ways to explore the city’s history, alongside insights into vehicle production and opportunities for a delicious or active break. This lets you shape your stay around your own interests without focusing on just one theme.

Old Town, Church, and Themed Walking Tours

In the heart of the historic Old Town, the Sindelfingen City Museum is housed in the Old Town Hall, built in 1470, and the adjoining Salt House, built in 1592. The Martinskirche is also a defining landmark in the city’s history: built between 1066 and 1132, it is one of the most important Romanesque churches in southwestern Germany. The two construction dates of the museum complex and the church’s long architectural history offer different starting points for exploring Sindelfingen’s historical heritage.

Several themed options are available for exploring the Old Town. The Old Town walking tour has 14 stops and brings together local history, tradition, and modernity. The Mercedes-Benz walking tour also takes you through the Old Town, with nine stops, and adds digital augmented-reality elements at selected points to complement the city’s history. The Discoverer Trail presents the city’s history and architecture digitally via smartphone; it is free and open to everyone. The different formats range from a walking tour with set stops to digital interpretation on your smartphone.

Weaving History, Art, and Technology

The Weaving Museum, housed in the former Sindelfingen Weaving School, traces the development from handlooms to machine production and its impact on Sindelfingen. A Jacquard loom is presented there as an important milestone in the development of computer technology because of its punched-card mechanism. The focus is therefore not only on changes in weaving, but also on the technological significance of a specific mechanism.

SCHAUWERK Sindelfingen presents a collection belonging to Peter Schaufler († 2015) and Christiane Schaufler-Münch, with more than 3,500 works. Guided tours and creative workshops in the studios complement the offering; availability of individual dates may vary. Public art is also part of the cityscape: Sindelfingen has more than 100 sculptures and installations, including works by Mary Vieira, Ulrich Rückriem, Lawrence Weiner, and Horst Antes. This means you can encounter art not only in a collection, but also in public spaces.

Factory Tour, Good Food, and a Seasonal Break

The Mercedes-Benz Customer Center in Sindelfingen offers guided factory tours with insights into vehicle production and the use of modern technology. If you would like to plan a tour, check the current dates and booking conditions in advance. A culinary tour of Sindelfingen’s Old Town is offered as part of the Stuttgart Region’s “Experience Active Enjoyment” weekend and on other dates. Dates may vary, so it is also worth checking the schedule for your intended travel period.

For an outdoor break, there is a Kneipp facility at the northern end of Sommerhofen Park, with one pool for walking in water and another for arm baths. Both pools are supplied with fresh spring water; the facility is open from March to October. The season is therefore an important factor to consider if you would like to include this activity in your plans.

A Nearby Viewpoint

Close to Sindelfingen is the Dachskopf viewpoint, at an elevation of 553 meters, which offers views over the city. A roughly 800-meter-long discovery trail uses information panels to tell the story of the former Dachsklinge landfill. The viewpoint and trail offer different perspectives: one looks out over the city, while the other explains the history of the former site.

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