Neuenburg am Rhein between history and scenic views

Neuenburg am Rhein combines the history of a medieval town with unusual glimpses into the past and places to enjoy yourself, such as the town park by Wuhrloch. In the town centre, the Archaeological Trail, which opened in 2023, leads through the city. Telescopes transport visitors back to medieval Neuenburg and, at six locations, show them such features as the town wall, the Church of Our Lady and Marktgasse, with its folding shutters for street sales. This brings history to life in its actual setting.

Town history at various stops

Archaeological finds, documents, historical maps and paintings chart Neuenburg am Rhein’s development into a medieval centre. The Museum of Town History is another place to start if you want to explore the city’s past. At Münsterplatz, a telescope looking back in time offers a view of the former church.

There are themed options for different city walks: one route of around 60 minutes takes you to the city’s contemporary fountains. The Historical City Walk has 18 stops and is signposted with information panels. Rathausplatz is also home to Monument, a fountain created in 1990 by Professor Lutz Brockhaus. Cast in bronze, the work is a chronicle of the city’s horrors and its determination to survive.

Views and routes along the Rhine

From the Berthold Tower’s highest viewing point, on a clear day you can see across the Rhine to the Vosges in France and the Black Forest on the German side, all the way to the Alps in Switzerland. A modern lift gives visitors access to the viewpoint. Please check the latest on-site access information before your trip.

You can reach the Rhine Gardens from the town centre via Münsterplatz, Berthold Tower and the town park by Wuhrloch, using accessible routes. It is also advisable to check the latest on-site access information for the Rhine Gardens before your trip. For a wider cycling perspective, the international Rhine Cycle Route, EuroVelo 15, passes by Neuenburg am Rhein; it runs from the source of the Rhine to the North Sea.

Town park with a range of leisure activities

The town park by Wuhrloch offers a variety of activities side by side: the modern Lakeside skate and fun park has ramps and obstacles for skateboarders, scooter riders and BMX riders. There is also a medieval-themed playground covering around 1,000 square metres. Together, they offer a range of ways to enjoy a visit to the park, without assuming that everyone has the same idea of a successful outing.

More things to do in the wider Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald destination

There are also a variety of places to visit beyond Neuenburg am Rhein in the wider Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald destination. At Badeparadies Schwarzwald in Titisee, summer temperatures prevail 365 days a year, with real palm trees and turquoise-blue water. The Galaxy water slide universe offers more than 25 attractions. Fundorena includes a trampoline park on three levels and the X Mind Arena with six stations; it also has the Chicco’s Lounge snack bar.

In the wider Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald destination, many places in the district can be reached by train. The free KONUS guest card lets you use local trains and buses throughout the Black Forest at no charge.

Discover more destinations: Buggingen, Ihringen am Kaiserstuhl, Titisee-Neustadt, Merzhausen, Oberried, Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl, Hinterzarten, Horben.

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