Walheim brings together terraced steep vineyards along the Neckar and Enz, a Roman exhibition theme and activities on the water. This gives you different focal points when choosing a destination: scenery, culture and an active day-long course. The Roman House focuses on the town’s Roman past; the vineyards shape much of the riverside landscape, while Rock-The-River offers one-day courses. This lets you tailor your stay to your preferred focus without combining the offerings into a single program.

Terraced Vineyards along the Neckar and Enz

A large part of Walheim’s vineyards consists of terraced steep slopes along the banks of the Neckar and Enz. The terraces and steep hillsides are defining features of local viticulture, and both rivers are part of this landscape. If viticulture is important to your travel plans, Walheim’s distinctive riverside landscape offers a specific local focus alongside a visit to the Roman House.

Roman History at the Roman House

At the Roman House in Walheim, the ruins of a substantial Roman strip house form the centerpiece of the exhibition. The building was excavated there around 35 years ago. Numerous original finds provide an overview of the impressive merchant’s house and its surroundings; there is also a virtual tour of the building. This offers distinct ways to explore a clearly defined exhibition theme: architectural remains, original finds and a virtual visit.

The Roman House is listed as open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Check the hours before your visit. The venue normally offers guided tours for groups throughout the year, including outside the listed opening hours; these must be arranged in advance.

One-Day Courses on the Water

Rock-The-River offers one-day intensive courses in kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. The day-long format makes it easy to fit the activity into your stay: you can treat the course as a main activity and set aside a day for it in your schedule. Check availability with the provider in advance. This will help you decide whether a museum visit, the wine landscape or a day on the water better suits your travel interests.

Wine Trails in the Broader Destination of Ludwigsburg

Viticulture is also a defining theme in the broader destination of Ludwigsburg, specifically at the district level: terraced steep vineyards along the Neckar and Enz shape the landscape there, and viticulture has a centuries-old tradition. For a broader regional look at wine trails, there are several types of route to choose from.

The WeinErlebnisWeg Wunnenstein is an approximately 4-kilometer walking trail with 60 illustrated information boards about viticulture and winemaking. Viewpoints, restaurants, seating areas, barbecue spots and Wengertschützen huts are located along the route. The Geigersberg wine trail in Sachsenheim is a 1.9-kilometer circular route with information boards about nature and wine culture, as well as rest areas. In terms of distance, the Geigersberg circular route is the shorter option; each trail’s information boards offer its own distinct focus.

Discover more destinations: Sachsenheim, Asperg, Gerlingen, Tamm, Ludwigsburg, Mundelsheim, Freiberg Am Neckar, Hessigheim.

Go to the main travel overview: Ludwigsburg.