Discover Söllingen

Nature, history and aviation give Söllingen a varied character. Parts of the Stollhofener Platte Nature Reserve lie within the municipal area; at the same time, the town’s history ranges from an important escort station to St. Mauritius Church. The former airbase and today’s Baden Airpark add another, very different perspective. If you are planning a trip, these themes can help you decide what to focus on—from cultural history and landscape to a visit to the airport.

Landscape and flood protection

The Stollhofener Platte Nature Reserve includes land within the municipal area of Söllingen. The Söllingen/Greffern flood-retention basin offers a more technical perspective on the landscape: it covers 580 hectares and has a retention capacity of 12 million cubic metres. The area figure conveys its extent, while the volume describes its water-management scale. The basin is used during extreme flood events.

At the flood-retention basin information trail, information boards explain flood protection, the Integrated Rhine Programme and the basin itself. They also cover the function and performance of important structures. This makes it possible to explore water engineering through specific infrastructure, rather than considering it only as an abstract concept. For travellers interested in how landscape and flood protection interact, this focus offers a distinct facet of Söllingen.

Escort station and church art

Söllingen was an important escort station; a customs post held as a fief of the Empire is documented there from the early 14th century. This gives the town’s history a specific chronological anchor. The terms “escort station” and “customs post” point to historical functions that had significance beyond the town itself—a different way to explore Söllingen than through its natural landscape or water engineering.

Another cultural-historical landmark is St. Mauritius Church in Rheinmünster-Söllingen, dated to 1842/1843. Its furnishings include notable Baroque altars from Rastatt’s Bernhard’s Church. The history of the church thus brings together two distinct points of reference: the date of the building and the origin of the altars. Those interested in religious art will find a specific point of connection here within the broader cultural theme.

From airbase to Baden Airpark

Söllingen’s character is also shaped by more recent history: the Canadian Söllingen Airbase closed in 1994. The plan was to turn the site, covering around 700 hectares near Baden-Baden, into a regional airport, which is now known as Baden Airpark. The transformation from airbase to airport is a striking contrast to the town’s historical and landscape-related themes.

Baden Airpark offers family tours of the airport. They last around 1.5 to 2 hours, giving you a clear idea of how much time to allow for this activity. If you would like to include a tour in your travel plans, check current booking options for your preferred date. The offer is particularly interesting for travellers whose families are interested in aviation and airport operations.

Choose the right focus for your stay

These themes may lead you to different ideas about what you would like to discover during your trip. If you first work out which topics matter to you, you can tailor your accommodation search more closely to your travel plans.

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