A former workers’ home, a historic town centre, a literary collection and a cycle route with literary connections give Schopfheim a range of starting points for a trip. If you are looking for a hotel in Schopfheim, a useful first step is to decide whether you want to focus on the town’s history and literature or on physical activity along one of the routes described here.
Schopfheim’s history at the museum
Since 1986, the Museum of the City of Schopfheim has been housed in the former workers’ home of the Krafft/Fahrnau shoe factory; before that, the building served as the town’s grain store. The collection includes, among other things, objects from the everyday culture of a small rural town. This brings together the building’s former uses and everyday life in a small town. A separate literary collection includes letters and first editions by Johann Peter Hebel, a writer and theologian. Depending on your interests, two different themes may be important: the town’s history and everyday culture on the one hand, and literary history on the other.
Old town and industrial history
Schopfheim’s historic town centre includes St. Michael’s Church, the town hall in the Weinbrenner style with the adjoining marketplace, and lanes lined with traditional inns. A digital walking tour with 18 stops leads through the old town. Residents and visitors can view more information about the sights in German and English. The route provides a practical way to explore the old town and learn about individual sights at each stop.
Another link to the town’s history is the Alte Färberei (Old Dye Works) in Schopfheim. The listed factory building is a legacy of the town’s early industrial history, which developed largely around the textile industry. The Alte Färberei thus points to the connection between the history of the factory and the development of the town.
On foot or by bike
A hiking route leads from Schopfheim through the Entegast to Hausen im Wiesental. From there, take the S-Bahn back. If you are planning this route, allow for the return journey from Hausen and check current S-Bahn services before travelling.
The literary cycle route “Per Pedal zur Poesie” (Pedalling to Poetry) runs from Lörrach via Schopfheim to Bad Säckingen. Schopfheim is a stop along the way on a route with different starting and finishing points from those of the hike. Before setting off on a bike tour, it is a good idea to check the latest route details. This lets you distinguish between the two options by mode of travel and route: a hike starting in Schopfheim with an S-Bahn return from Hausen, or a literary-themed cycle route via Schopfheim.
Outdoor pools on warm days
Public outdoor pools in Schopfheim invite visitors of all ages to swim and relax on warm days. If you are planning to include this in your trip, check the latest opening information before your visit.
Also in the wider destination of Lörrach
The wider destination of Lörrach offers other cultural themes in their own right. The Three Countries Museum in Lörrach has a permanent exhibition covering around 1,000 square metres. The Lörrach Sculpture Trail runs through the town and features 23 sculptures, fountains and monuments created by renowned sculptors. These attractions in Lörrach offer a distinct focus alongside Schopfheim’s connections to town history and its routes.
Discover more destinations: Gersbach, Aitern, Hasel, Zell Im Wiesental, Steinen, Häg-Ehrsberg, Eimeldingen, Inzlingen
Return to the overview of the wider destination: Lörrach.
