Discover Fluorn-Winzeln

Fluorn-Winzeln reveals itself through striking details at the church, a long history of milling and a range of experiences on offer today. These different themes give you various ways to get to know the town and its history.

Church Art and Historical Traces

A distinctive detail of the church in Fluorn is its tympanum, made of red sandstone. It is trefoil-shaped and depicts the Lamb of God. The late Romanesque work is thought to date from around 1220. It was formerly located above the western church entrance; today it is installed on the east side of the sacristy. This architectural feature brings together its form, material and eventful history of relocation.

The church in Fluorn is first mentioned in a document from 1275, although its foundations are thought to be considerably older. The nave of St. Mauritius Parish Church now serves as a meeting room and contains remains dating from the 15th century. The churches thus bring together several historical layers: a late Romanesque tympanum, older foundations and surviving remains from the late Middle Ages.

The Pochenmühle mill on the Heimbach below Fluorn also tells a story of changing uses. It is documented as a slag-stamping mill before 1744. It was later converted first into a grinding mill and, in 1785, into a flour mill. This sequence makes the mill more than just a single historic name: it shows how its function changed over time.

Alpaca Walks and Nature Experiences

The POCHENMÜHLE experience farm in Fluorn-Winzeln offers walks with alpacas. The farm also has the “Nature on the Trail” nature trail. This means you can find both an activity for spending time together on a walk and a named trail as another part of the experience. If you plan to take part in these activities, check current arrangements with the operator in advance.

Rottweil: Museums, Roman Times and Technology

Rottweil offers a different historical focus. The Unteres Bohrhaus Saltworks Museum presents the production of evaporated salt in original buildings, with original equipment, a waterwheel and two brine pumps. It also explains the history and significance of the former Royal Saltworks of Wilhelmshall, described as Rottweil’s oldest industrial enterprise.

At the Dominican Museum, the “Roman Rottweil – Arae Flaviae” section takes visitors through a day in Roman Rottweil: August 4, 186 AD. The story runs from the forum in the morning through public and private appointments to a feast in the evening. Reconstructions and interactive areas complement the exhibition. Visitors of all ages can try on a Roman wool tunic, chain mail, a Roman soldier’s helmet or shield, and a Roman rider’s saddle. Check before your visit whether these hands-on activities are currently available.

The Roman Trail also illustrates the former Roman city: information boards along the route through Rottweil’s old town provide details about key locations. Those interested in technology will find a very different focus at the Rottweil Test Tower. Modern lifts are tested and certified in twelve shafts, reaching speeds of up to 18 metres per second.

Another Rottweil highlight is the Narrensprung (Fasnet carnival parade): it begins behind the Black Gate at 8 a.m. on Shrove Monday, when the bells strike. As the date of Shrove Monday changes each year, the exact date can only be determined by checking the relevant year.

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