Bermbach

Bermbach combines a vibrant charcoal-burning tradition with an outdoor swimming pool on the edge of the village and the nearby Knüllfeld ski and hiking area. This means there are a variety of themes to consider when planning a trip: a craft celebrated every year, time by the water and outdoor activities. Which of these will shape your stay may also play a part in choosing accommodation in Bermbach.

Charcoal-burning tradition and village history

The annual Meilerfest keeps Bermbach’s charcoal-burning tradition alive. This custom gives the village a distinct cultural focal point, separate from its outdoor leisure activities. The local history room offers another glimpse into the village’s past: it is housed in a building that once held the village school on the ground floor and the church on the upper floor. Both former uses can therefore be seen in a single building.

In the wider destination of Steinbach-Hallenberg, the metalworking museum is dedicated to regional crafts. It includes three historic workshops: a nail forge, a corkscrew workshop and a file-making shop. Visitors can see the workshops in their original condition and learn how people worked in the past. The permanent exhibition “Ons Schdaaimicher,” which opened in January 2022, adds insights into the Steinbach-Hallenberg community’s way of life, language development and club life. From April to October, blacksmithing demonstrations take place on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; check the dates before travelling.

Outdoor swimming pool, Knüllfeld and countryside trails

The small outdoor swimming pool is on the edge of Bermbach district. It has a non-swimmer pool, a swimming pool and a sunbathing lawn. This makes both swimming and taking a break on the lawn possible themes for a holiday. If you are planning a visit, check the pool’s current operating status beforehand.

The Knüllfeld ski and hiking area, with a ski lift, is near Bermbach. The outdoor swimming pool is on the edge of Bermbach, while Knüllfeld is a nearby area for skiing and hiking. For families planning days together, the pool, local crafts and outdoor activities offer different ideas, even though they do not all have to take place in the same location.

The wider destination of Steinbach-Hallenberg also includes the Unterlautenberg wildlife enclosure in Unterschönau district. Red deer, fallow deer, mouflons and goats can be seen there. A circular trail of about three kilometres runs alongside the enclosure. Animal watching and the walk can be considered two parts of the same outing; the approximate distance helps you fit the stroll into your day’s plans.

More to discover in Steinbach-Hallenberg

Hallenburg Castle was built around 1212 on older building remains. A walk up to the castle offers views of the town and surrounding mountains. You may need to collect the key from the tourist information office to access the tower. The office is centrally located in the town centre, directly opposite the metalworking museum. This makes a visit to the historic site and a museum visit distinct cultural interests to consider.

During the summer holidays, horse-drawn carriage rides to Knüllfeld and back to the town centre are regularly offered in cooperation with Fuhrbetrieb Falk Nattermann. Along the way, you can enjoy views down into the valley and of the surrounding mountains. Dates are listed in the town’s events calendar. The Burgfest, held in honour of Hallenburg Castle, is also celebrated as a large town festival every five years.

For longer stays, free parking is available in Steinbach-Hallenberg on Bismarckstraße or on Hennebergstraße behind the town church. When planning your trip, you can distinguish Bermbach’s charcoal-burning tradition and outdoor swimming pool from the museum, castle and nature experiences in the wider destination of Steinbach-Hallenberg.

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