Bahlingen am Kaiserstuhl: Winegrowing, Art and History

Bahlingen am Kaiserstuhl lies on the northeastern edge of the Kaiserstuhl and has retained the character of a typical Kaiserstuhl winegrowing village. Works of art in various locations, a church rising above the village and a Renaissance town hall offer several cultural points of interest during a stay. This means you can discover Bahlingen through its winegrowing tradition as well as its art and architectural history.

Art in various locations

The Bahlingen Sculpture Trail features 20 sculptures by artist Michael Schwarze. Sculptures and fountains are located at various spots in Bahlingen. This approach to exploring the village differs from a visit focused on a single building or work of art: the trail connects several works with the village’s townscape.

The Bahlingen KunstAcker is located in the Wihltal valley. The artwork “beWEGte Rebzeilen” was inaugurated there during the 2016 cultural weekend. Together with the sculpture trail, this artistic connection shows that Bahlingen’s culture can be seen in more than just its historic buildings.

Mountain church and local history

The mountain church rises above Bahlingen and is one of the Kaiserstuhl’s oldest churches. Its windows depict biblical scenes from the life of Jesus. These include the green cross of hope, the Last Supper and the risen Christ bearing the stigmata. The motifs give the church a clear connection to the events depicted in the life of Jesus.

The town hall in the village center provides a different architectural accent: this half-timbered building dates from the Renaissance and is dated to 1550. While the mountain church shapes the skyline above the village, the town hall anchors its architectural history in the village center. Together, the two buildings offer different points of interest for exploring Bahlingen’s history.

Wine festival and practical information

The Bahlingen Wine Festival takes place every odd-numbered year on the second weekend of September. The celebrations fill brightly decorated streets and winegrowers’ courtyards. As the exact date can vary from year to year, check the current festival dates before planning your trip around it.

If you stay overnight in Bahlingen, you can use the KONUS guest card to travel free of charge by bus and train to excursion destinations. Free travel is available to guests staying overnight in Bahlingen; check the current card conditions before setting out.

The Landgasthof zum Lamm in Bahlingen offers e-bike rentals and a charging station for e-bike batteries. If you plan to rely on either of these services, check availability in advance. This way, your cycling plans can be based on what is actually available on site.

More to explore in Emmendingen district

Emmendingen district offers a wider area for hiking and cycling trips: it has a well-developed network of 800 km of hiking trails and routes, as well as 900 km of cycle routes. Of the cycle routes, 250 km are signposted. These figures offer two different points of reference for planning: hiking routes on the one hand, and the cycling network and its signposted section on the other.

At 1,242 meters, Kandel is the highest mountain in Emmendingen district. Activities there include alpine ski slopes, cross-country ski trails, a snowboard fun park, toboggan runs and snowshoeing. For a different kind of excursion, there is Hochburg: it is one of Baden’s largest castle complexes, and the first written mention of it dates back to 1161.

Which of these aspects you choose to focus on can help you find the right setting for your trip.

Discover more destinations

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