Creglingen between the Münster Lakes, roses and history

Rose culture, a waterside landscape and local history give Creglingen several facets. The Herrgottsbach flows directly into the upper reservoir of the Münster Lakes; in town, the museum, guided tours and Lindleinturm tower explore a range of historical topics. Seminars on roses and bread add to the excursion options. When planning a trip, you can focus on nature, art and history, or hands-on experiences.

The Münster Lakes, Mühlweg and the Herrgottskirche

The Herrgottsbach flows directly into the upper reservoir of the Münster Lakes. A fishing education trail, meadows, the stream and the forest invite you to relax and explore. The Münster Lakes also have a Kneipp pool and a small barefoot sensory trail at the water playground.

Information panels offer insights into Creglingen’s history over past centuries. Mühlweg leads to the Herrgottskirche and the Thimble Museum; both are about one kilometre outside Creglingen and can also be reached via the Creglingen–Münster road. The Herrgottskirche in the Herrgottstal valley lies about one kilometre south of town and houses the Marian altar by Tilman Riemenschneider.

History in specific places

The “Roots and Paths” exhibition at the Creglingen Jewish Museum documents the Jewish history of Creglingen and Archshofen from the early 17th century to 1939. Lindleinturm tower was part of the town’s late-medieval fortifications, serving as a defensive and watchtower. Because space is limited, visits are suitable only for small groups or groups with plenty of time; no more than six people can visit the tower at once.

Town tours in Creglingen are offered in German and Russian, including a tour following in Riemenschneider’s footsteps. For specific tour and seminar dates, it is advisable to contact the respective provider in advance.

Rose and bread-baking seminars

Reinhold Schneider specifically grows medicinal and fragrant roses in Creglingen; he cultivates more than 100 wild rose varieties in his fields. He also offers seminars and guided tours. Pension Metzger in Creglingen offers rose seminars featuring historic fragrant roses. This adds a thematic perspective on the cultivation and fragrance of roses to exploring the landscape and its history.

In the village of Münster, visitors can attend bread-baking seminars at MANZ Backtechnik GmbH. Together with the rose seminars, these provide another way to tailor your stay to a specific interest.

You can tailor your search to the themes you want to shape your stay.

More ways to explore the Main-Tauber district

Beyond Creglingen, the wider Main-Tauber district travel region offers more opportunities for cycling and cultural experiences. Near Creglingen, the “Liebliches Taubertal,” “Romantische Straße” and “Gaubahn-Radweg” cycling routes add to the range of cycling options. The Gaubahn-Radweg connects the region with the Main Valley. You can also hike and cycle in the Tauber’s side valleys around Creglingen. Check the specific route before setting out.

The Main-Tauber district is also home to Bronnbach Monastery, a former Cistercian monastery. The Bronnbacher Kultouren programme includes concerts, readings, exhibitions, wine and food events, and lectures. You can book wine tastings at the Taubertal wine shop in Bronnbach Monastery, where more than 20 winegrowers and wineries present selected wines from Baden, Württemberg and Franconia.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Archshofen, Schonach, Lauda-Königshofen, Igersheim, Tauberbischofsheim, Boxberg, Grünsfeld, Kreuzwertheim.

Back to the main travel overview: Main-Tauber district.