Discover Hügelsheim

Hügelsheim brings together the asparagus culture of the Baden Asparagus Route, reminders of Roman history, and seasonal activities on the water and on the ice. Depending on when you travel, different experiences take centre stage: From late April to mid-June, the municipality recommends typical asparagus dishes; Erländersee is a summer swimming destination, and the Baden-Airpark ice arena offers public skating sessions every week. If you are choosing accommodation based on specific activities, you can first consider which of these priorities best suits your trip.

Asparagus season and Jerusalem artichoke

Hügelsheim lies on the Baden Asparagus Route and is known beyond the region as an asparagus-growing village. During the harvest season, from late April to mid-June, the municipality recommends typical asparagus dishes; harvest dates may vary. Jerusalem artichoke is also part of the local produce tradition: the tuber is grown in Hügelsheim and made into schnapps, which is sold in several varieties. Depending on the restaurant and the season, Jerusalem artichoke may feature on local menus, for example in soup. If regional cuisine is the focus of your stay, you can use asparagus season as a guide and expect individual dishes to vary with seasonal offerings.

Roman Road, church and historic rights

The Roman Road preserves the memory of Hügelsheim’s Roman past; its course can still be traced using aerial photographs. The present-day church was built by the municipality in 1842. Another historical facet is Hügelsheim’s former right to send a duty-free market boat to Strasbourg every Thursday. Gold-panning rights in Hügelsheim’s Rhine meadows are also recorded for the year 1345. Together, these details offer insights into different aspects of the town’s history: a recorded road route, a church building and historic rights.

Swimming, ice sports and golf

Erländersee is a swimming destination in Hügelsheim; its seasonal use runs from April to mid-September. It is considered a popular summer destination for swimmers from the surrounding area and a body of water with good water quality. Check current swimming conditions and official notices before swimming. This lets you plan your visit around the swimming season while keeping in mind the importance of current conditions.

The Baden-Airpark ice arena offers public skating sessions every week and regularly hosts ice hockey games featuring teams from the Hügelsheim Ice Sports Club. Skates can be rented there. Game dates and skating sessions may vary by season; skate rental may also depend on seasonal operations. Check current dates and rental availability in advance. Another sporting option is the 18-hole golf course in the Baden-Airpark area of Hügelsheim, operated by the Baden-Hills Golf and Curling Club. The best way to find out about current visitor rules is to contact the club.

Compare transport options and travel times

The Baden-Baden bus line (BBL) 205 provides a direct connection from Hügelsheim to Baden-Baden city centre. Check the current timetable before travelling. A cycle path also runs between Iffezheim and Hügelsheim. These are different options for planning your trip: a direct bus connection to Baden-Baden and a cycling route between the two towns.

The asparagus harvest runs from late April to mid-June, while the seasonal swimming period at Erländersee lasts from April to mid-September. These periods partly overlap, allowing you to take both regional cuisine and swimming into account when planning your trip. If you are planning your trip mainly around ice sports, bear seasonal conditions in mind. For golf, ask the golf club about current visitor rules.

In the wider destination of Rastatt

Cultural and historical themes in the wider destination of Rastatt add another perspective on the region. The Rastatt City Museum is housed in a Baroque town palace opposite the Residenzschloss. Its permanent exhibitions cover Rastatt’s history over the past 300 years, as well as prehistory and early history. Rastatt Palace was the first Baroque residence built on German soil and was modelled on Versailles. These Rastatt themes form a distinct historical focus within the wider destination.

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