Nussdorf: Church Art, Castle History and Nature

In Nussdorf, historical and cultural themes range from the late Gothic Holy Cross Church to the castle and the art at KUNSTWERK Sammlung Klein. The Lichthölzle near Nussdorf adds a natural dimension. When planning your trip, you can therefore weigh up whether architectural history, art, nature or a mix of these interests should be the deciding factor.

A church and a castle, each with its own story

The former cemetery and pilgrimage Church of the Holy Cross is now a parish church. Master Peter von Koblenz built the late Gothic structure in 1482. The Holy Cross Church contains tombs of the von Reischach family, as well as wall and ceiling paintings depicting the Passion of Christ and the Last Judgment. The 1945 fire left the choir and its vault paintings undamaged. The church was restored around 1950.

Nussdorf Castle offers a different perspective on architectural history: it stands on medieval foundations and features architectural forms from the German Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods. The castle of the Barons of Reischach was originally built in the 15th century and extensively remodeled in 1879. The ensemble includes a castle park with rubble-stone perimeter walls and a gate bearing the date 1879. The church and castle thus offer distinct, tangible points of interest for a stay focused on cultural history.

Art at the museum and along the ART LOOP

KUNSTWERK Sammlung Klein presents exhibitions twice a year, featuring a collection of almost 2,000 works. Stefan Rohrer's sculpture “The Fast and the Furious” stands directly in front of the museum. The ART LOOP sculpture cycle route also includes KUNSTWERK in Nussdorf. The exhibition, individual sculpture and art cycle route offer different highlights: you might be interested in art presented in an exhibition setting or in a work in a public space. If you are planning a museum visit, check the latest visitor information in advance.

Nature and guidance for walking routes

The Lichthölzle near Nussdorf is of statewide importance in the General Wildlife Corridors Plan. It is home to unusually large populations of mound-building wood ants; their nests are strictly protected. For nature enthusiasts, both the exceptional size of these populations and their protected status are important aspects of this area.

If you would like to explore on foot, the brochure “Discover Your Homeland on Foot” provides guidance and describes hiking trails around Nussdorf. Nussdorf Town Hall and Nussdorf sports ground are designated as starting points for circular walks. Check current route conditions before setting out.

Eberdingen as a wider travel destination

Beyond Nussdorf, the wider travel destination of Eberdingen offers additional cultural and hiking experiences. The Hochdorf/Enz Celtic Museum has four interactive stations: visitors can try on Celtic clothing, work in the goldsmith’s workshop, make flour by hand and assemble a vessel from shards in the ceramics workshop. This hands-on experience offers a different way to engage with the past than the architectural history of Nussdorf’s church and castle.

Another historical landmark in Eberdingen is the reconstructed Hallstatt-era princely burial mound at Hochdorf am Biegel. It is 60 meters in diameter and 6 meters high; these measurements give a clear idea of its scale. There is also wider guidance for cycling and hiking: the 35-kilometer ART LOOP runs from Schwieberdingen railway station via Hemmingen to Eberdingen’s districts of Nussdorf and Hochdorf, and back. Eberdingen is also on the long-distance Gäu.Rand.Weg hiking trail, along the eastern edge of the Heckengäu. Check current route conditions before setting out.

If you are mainly interested in the church, the castle, art or the Lichthölzle, focus your search on Nussdorf. If you would also like to include the Celtic Museum or the burial mound in Hochdorf, consider the wider travel destination of Eberdingen as well. This way, you can align your accommodation search with the places and themes you actually want to discover.

Go to the wider travel overview: Eberdingen.