In Tuttlingen, contemporary art and an unusual architectural detail meet attractions related to the Danube. The district of Tuttlingen also offers destinations ranging from landscapes and hiking trails to museums. When planning your trip, it helps to distinguish the town from other places in the district—and to keep the relevant conditions in mind for seasonal attractions.
Art, Architecture and TuWass in Tuttlingen
The Tuttlingen Municipal Gallery welcomes artists from the region and also sees itself as a showcase for broader trends in contemporary art. Regional perspectives are thus presented alongside a wider view of contemporary art. The Evangelical Town Church of Tuttlingen offers a different way to experience the town: its twelve doors are inspired by the Temple in Jerusalem. This striking feature makes the doors themselves a point of interest and sets the church apart from a place to view art alone.
TuWass also complements these cultural attractions with an opportunity for activity: its action area features the 86-metre-long “Black Hole” tube slide with audiovisual effects. The slide’s length and effects give a clear idea of what makes it distinctive. If you’re choosing between art, architecture and a more active activity in Tuttlingen, you can weigh these options according to your interests.
Danube Sinkhole: Check Water Levels and Season
Guided tours of the Danube Sinkhole are offered in the Tuttlingen district of Möhringen from May to October. Check the current tour schedule before your trip, as visits are limited to this season. This natural phenomenon can look different from day to day: in the area between Immendingen, Möhringen, Tuttlingen and Fridingen, the Danube sometimes carries a lot of water, is completely dry in various places, or carries only a little water. If you want to experience the Danube Sinkhole, don’t expect it to look the same every time.
For hikers, the “Donauversinkung” premium trail of the DonauWellen runs between Tuttlingen-Möhringen and Immendingen. The final section of the Albsteig leads directly to Tuttlingen via Rußberg, Bettelmannskeller and the Nonnehöhle near Wurmlingen. These are separate route descriptions with their own reference points; check the conditions for each route before setting out.
Landscapes and Trails in the District of Tuttlingen
The district of Tuttlingen covers 734.4 square kilometres. Its landscape includes the southwestern foothills of the Swabian Alb, parts of the Baar and the valley of the Upper Danube. The northern part is home to juniper heaths and the 10-Tausender region, with ten mountains over 1,000 metres high. The Danube Gorge and the Höwenegg volcanic crater are also among the district’s scenic highlights; white limestone cliffs rise above the Danube Valley as well.
For climbers, the access conditions at Rabenfels in the Bära Valley are specific: climbing areas between the “Mister Wendl” and “Gebrüderweg” routes are open from 1 August to 31 December. Check the current regulations before climbing. In Geisingen, the Arena offers a 30,000-square-metre outdoor area with a road course, beer garden, slacklining, a beach volleyball court and other activities. As access to individual activities may vary, it’s a good idea to check the latest information before your visit.
The International Danube Cycle Path offers another way to explore the region: Mühlheim an der Donau lies directly on the route, which runs all the way to the Danube’s mouth at the Black Sea and can also be cycled in short stages. Mühlheim is also part of the Upper Danube Nature Park. The “Rock- & Roll Tour” in Tuttlingen-Nendingen offers something different: the two-kilometre walking and hiking route is largely barrier-free and fully wheelchair accessible. Check local conditions before your visit.
Museums and Cultural Attractions in the District
The upper floors of the KĂĽnstlerhaus Scharf Eck in Fridingen house a museum dedicated to Hans Bucher, a painter of the Danube Valley. His life and work are presented across three floors. The Upper Danube Museum in Ifflinger Castle has a different focus: its permanent exhibitions cover the history of the town and its lordship, archaeology, carnival traditions and more recent history, alongside temporary exhibitions.
The Mühlheim Rock Cave is also part of the region’s attractions: in October 2022, it became the first cave on the Swabian Alb to be designated a Geopoint by the UNESCO Global Geopark Swabian Alb. In Tuttlingen itself, the Honberg Summer festival takes place annually at the Honberg Castle ruins and attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. If you’d like to plan your trip around the festival, check the dates for the relevant year.
Discover more destinations: Aldingen, Durchhausen, Frittlingen, Königsheim, Möhringen, Nendingen, Wehingen, Denkingen.
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