Metzingen tells the story of two sides of its history: “The Museum” explores the city’s development into an outlet destination, while historic wine presses, the Wine Museum and the Wine Experience Trail bring viticulture into focus. This gives you different options for planning your trip—from an interactive exhibition and wine experiences to a circular trail with several starting points. You can also plan your journey from Stuttgart using specific train and shuttle connections.
Historic wine presses in the city centre
Kelternplatz is now the centre of Metzingen and a historic site worth visiting. The Seven Wine Presses are a group of fully preserved historic buildings that are protected as heritage sites. The Metzingen Wine Museum is part of a unique ensemble of seven historic wine presses found nowhere else in the world. Kelternplatz is therefore both a central landmark and a striking reminder of Metzingen’s winemaking history.
Kelternplatz is home to the Wine Museum, the city library, a wine shop and dining options, among other places. At the wine shop, you can taste and buy products from the Metzingen vineyards. This combines a visit to the historic site with a specific opportunity to discover local wine products.
Two museums, different perspectives
“The Museum” is housed in a historic building that once housed Hugo Boss. The free interactive exhibition tells the story of how Metzingen developed into an outlet destination and offers insights into local culture and the emotions of its residents. It adds a perspective on the city’s more recent development and the experiences of local people.
The Wine Museum focuses on a different subject: wine tastings, wine-themed tours and celebrations are among the activities held there. On the first Sunday of each month, a public guided tour is offered during opening hours, with no advance booking required. As the schedule may change, it is a good idea to check the current date before travelling. The digital museum guide, available since 2024, provides information to read or listen to in German, English and French.
Wine experiences and a trail through the vineyards
The Wengerterhäusle can also be booked for wine tastings, with a light meal available on request. The offer is intended for private or business events of up to 35 people. If you are planning an event, confirm the booking arrangements before your trip. This makes the scope clear: it is a possible group activity with a stated maximum number of participants, not a programme available at any time.
Another way to explore viticulture is the Wine Experience Trail in Metzingen. It is a circular route made up of two sections, each 2.5 kilometres long, with four starting points in total. These details make the route easy to understand and compare with a museum visit or wine tasting when planning your trip. You can choose between a guided or museum-based experience and a route described in sections.
Getting here from Stuttgart and finding accommodation
The train journey from Stuttgart to Metzingen takes about 40 minutes; actual travel times may vary depending on the connection. From Metzingen (Württ) station, Outletcity is just a few minutes’ walk away. A shopping shuttle also runs several times a week between Stuttgart and Outletcity Metzingen. Operating days and booking conditions may change, so check these details before your trip.
When looking for hotels in Metzingen, you can plan your stay around the things that matter to you: Outletcity, historic sites or wine experiences. This keeps the different activities and their respective conditions distinct and easy to keep track of when planning your trip.
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