Discover Tuningen

Tuningen brings nature, activity and local history together through specific themes: Haldenwald is designated as a Bannwald (protected forest), the Local History Museum explores everyday life and crafts of the past, and the Nordic walking tour “On the Path of the Celts” is available year-round and has an archaeological connection. When planning your trip, consider which of these interests you would like to shape your stay.

Nature and the Celtic Trail

Haldenwald in Tuningen is designated as a Bannwald (protected forest) and covers 26.56 hectares. This gives the town a clearly defined natural area alongside the cultural and historical themes of the Local History Museum.

The Nordic walking tour “On the Path of the Celts” is available year-round. The remains of the Vierecksschanze lie along the route. It is considered a Celtic place of worship and was probably also used as a refuge fort. This gives the tour a specific historical point of interest in addition to its sporting focus.

Local History Museum: Everyday Life, Finds and Crafts

The Local History Museum’s main exhibition reconstructs domestic life in the 18th and 19th centuries through clothing, furniture and household items. The focus is on familiar aspects of daily life among former residents. Tuningen’s history is also presented chronologically, with local finds displayed as originals, replicas or models.

A workshop displays tools associated with carpenters, blacksmiths, shoemakers and farmers. Alongside the home, work is also a central theme. The various exhibition areas offer several ways to explore local history: through everyday objects, finds and crafts.

One specific example from local history is Johann Jakob Erchinger. He worked in Tuningen as a carpenter, sexton and postman. These different occupations bring local history to life through one individual and complement the exhibits of everyday objects and tools.

Sport, Getting Here and Choosing Accommodation

Sport also has a dedicated point of interest: the beach volleyball court in Tuningen measures 15 by 25 metres. Together with the Nordic walking tour, this offers two distinct activity ideas—a precisely measured playing area and a year-round tour. If you are looking for accommodation in Tuningen, you can use nature, history and activity as guides when making your travel plans.

The motorway connection is described as approximately two minutes away. Actual driving time may vary depending on traffic and route. When choosing a destination, this information complements the question of which experiences matter most to you.

More Things to See in the Schwarzwald-Baar District

In the wider Schwarzwald-Baar district, near Bräunlingen-Unterbränd, a 2.5-kilometre circular trail goes around the oval Kirnbergsee and over the dam. The lake is part of a Natura 2000 site designated as a Special Area of Conservation; rare plants grow close to the shore. Compared with Tuningen’s Celtic Trail, this route stands out for its stated length, lake and dam, while the Celtic Trail has a different focus, with Nordic walking and the Vierecksschanze.

Swabian-Alemannic Fasnet (carnival) is also part of the cultural identity of the Schwarzwald-Baar district. In December 2014, it was added to the national UNESCO Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The carnival season lasts six days, from Schmotziger Dunnschtig to Ash Wednesday. The regional picture therefore includes not only nature and walking trails, but also a clearly defined period of traditional festivities.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Schwarzwald-Baar district.