Winden im Elztal is surrounded by fields, meadows and forests in the heart of the ZweiTälerLand holiday region. The municipality consists of the districts of Niederwinden and Oberwinden. One specific leisure destination is the leisure complex at Kirchberg in Oberwinden. If you are considering Winden as a place to stay, you can weigh up two aspects when choosing a location: the municipality’s landscape and a range of leisure activities concentrated in one district.

Leisure activities at the Kirchberg leisure complex

Facilities include a playground, mini golf and table tennis. There is also an exercise trail for all ages, a children’s playground and a pétanque court. The exercise trail, children’s playground and pétanque court are freely accessible all year round. The complex offers a variety of ways to play and be active; the trail is explicitly intended for all ages, while the children’s playground is specifically for children. You can consider Kirchberg as a dedicated leisure destination within the district when planning your visit.

Historic Fasnet traditions in Oberwinden

Fasnet is also part of Oberwinden’s local history. Since 1949, the men’s choir held a Kappenabend (cap night) at the Sonne on Schmutzige Dunschdig (Dirty Thursday). On Fasnet-Samschdig (Shrove Saturday), the brass band organised a torchlight procession through the village, followed by an evening of entertainment at the Gasthaus Bahnhof. These two recorded traditions show different forms of community celebration: a Kappenabend and a procession followed by an evening programme. These are historic local customs, not current event dates.

More to explore in the wider Emmendingen destination

The wider Emmendingen destination offers more topics at district level. Emmendingen district has 900 kilometres of cycling routes, including 250 kilometres of signposted routes. It also has a network of 800 kilometres of hiking trails and walking tours. These figures relate to cycling and hiking in the district and provide a regional overview for those interests.

For history, the Hochburg is a destination in its own right in the wider Emmendingen area. It is one of Baden’s largest castle complexes; its first written mention dates back to 1161. The Hochburg has a museum run by the Association for the Preservation of the Hochburg Ruins. The association also offers guided tours. If you would like to plan a guided tour, it is best to check the dates in advance.

The Kandel is another distinctive regional feature: at 1,242 metres, it is the highest mountain in Emmendingen district. Winter activities there include alpine skiing on pistes, cross-country ski trails, a fun park for snowboarders, sledging slopes and snowshoeing. These are winter sports options; actual snow conditions are a separate consideration.

Viticulture in Emmendingen district is part of the Kaiserstuhl and Breisgau wine-growing areas and covers around 2,300 hectares. The annual Breisgauer wine festival, held in Emmendingen’s old town on the third weekend in August, offers a seasonal glimpse. More than 15 Breisgau winegrowers’ cooperatives and wineries present local wines, sparkling wines and new creations there. As dates and participants may change, it is worth checking the latest festival details before your visit.

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Go to the overview of the wider destination: Emmendingen.