Recommendations for in and around Tuningen when based at our Cozy Family Home
Neighbourhood
Cosy Family Home
This is the neighbourhood of our Cosy Family Home in Tuningen
Eating Out
hotel die burg
6 BurgringDie Burg, Aasen (10 min, up-market fine dining)
Trattoria und Pizzeria Hexenweiher, Donaueschingen Golfplatz (15 min, up-market Italian)
Ristorante und Pizzeria Hexenweiher
1 GolfplatzTrattoria und Pizzeria Hexenweiher, Donaueschingen Golfplatz (15 min, up-market Italian)
Restaurant mundart, Gutmadingen (15 min via A81, reasonably priced de-luxe menus in an extraordinary converted animal barn). Reservations in good time mandatory +49-7704-922983.
Restaurant mundart
3/1 SchulstraßeRestaurant mundart, Gutmadingen (15 min via A81, reasonably priced de-luxe menus in an extraordinary converted animal barn). Reservations in good time mandatory +49-7704-922983.
die Säge (great locally inspired high-quality food, located in a converted sawmill, family friendly with play place on a stream, 20 min)
die Säge
2 Eschachstraßedie Säge (great locally inspired high-quality food, located in a converted sawmill, family friendly with play place on a stream, 20 min)
Groceries
Meisterbäckerei Schneckenburger
41 Trossinger Str.Bakery: Schneckenburger (in the Total filling station)
Otmar Kramer
14 HauptstraßeGenuine local butchers
Messners Hofladen (Im Winkel 7, Schura, 8 min) has a 24/7 milk machine (Euro coins only) with Bioland unpasteurized milk (the real stuff we drank before industrialization). You need to bring your own clean milk bottles or containers to fill (best 1 liter).
Messners Hofladen
7 Im WinkelMessners Hofladen (Im Winkel 7, Schura, 8 min) has a 24/7 milk machine (Euro coins only) with Bioland unpasteurized milk (the real stuff we drank before industrialization). You need to bring your own clean milk bottles or containers to fill (best 1 liter).
Kronen-Apotheke (maskegutschein.de)(klimaneutral)
5 Auf dem Pl.Pharmacy
Nahkauf
1 HauptstraßeNahkauf (village center, local supermarket with some local produce in walking distance)
Netto Filiale
18 SchwarzwaldstraßeNetto discounter supermarket. Has two bakeries.
Museums, Attractions and Historical Sites
Freilichtmuseum Neuhausen ob Eck (20 min – recommended) – extensive open-air museum: see how our great-grandparents lived 100 years ago on the Swabian Alb with many live attractions. Check for special events
https://freilichtmuseum-neuhausen.de/veranstaltungen/
12 locals recommend
Freilichtmuseum Neuhausen ob Eck
Freilichtmuseum Neuhausen ob Eck (20 min – recommended) – extensive open-air museum: see how our great-grandparents lived 100 years ago on the Swabian Alb with many live attractions. Check for special events
https://freilichtmuseum-neuhausen.de/veranstaltungen/
Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum Vogtsbauernhof (50 min) – extensive open-air museum: see how our great-grandparents lived 100 years ago in the Black Forrest. Also a very scenic train journey through the Black Forrest from Villingen to Gutach – Museum Vogtbauernhof.
74 locals recommend
Black Forest Open Air Museum
1 WählerbrückeSchwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum Vogtsbauernhof (50 min) – extensive open-air museum: see how our great-grandparents lived 100 years ago in the Black Forrest. Also a very scenic train journey through the Black Forrest from Villingen to Gutach – Museum Vogtbauernhof.
Children and Youth Museum, Donaueschingen and source of the Danube (15 min – recommended)
Kinder- und Jugendmuseum Donaueschingen
5 HaldenstraßeChildren and Youth Museum, Donaueschingen and source of the Danube (15 min – recommended)
Sauschwänzlebahn southern Black Forest (25 min; “pig tail train” a scenic journey on a steam train)
34 locals recommend
Sauschwänzlebahn
1 BahnhofstraßeSauschwänzlebahn southern Black Forest (25 min; “pig tail train” a scenic journey on a steam train)
Kolbinger Höhle
An der HöhleKolbinger Höhle (20 min) - extensive stalactite caves
Thyssenkrupp test tower, Rottweil (20 min) - highest visitor platform in Germany. Tickets:
https://testturm.thyssenkrupp-elevator.com/ihr-besuch/
39 locals recommend
Rottweil Test Tower
60 Berner FeldThyssenkrupp test tower, Rottweil (20 min) - highest visitor platform in Germany. Tickets:
https://testturm.thyssenkrupp-elevator.com/ihr-besuch/
Campus Galli, Messtetten (40 min – recommended) - observe the active building of a Carolingian monastery town from scratch with medieval techniques
11 locals recommend
Campus Galli - Karolingische Klosterstadt Meßkirch
92 HackenbergCampus Galli, Messtetten (40 min – recommended) - observe the active building of a Carolingian monastery town from scratch with medieval techniques
Museum Auberlehaus, Trossingen (10 min) - Museum with dinosaur skeletal reconstruction
Museum Auberlehaus
6 Marktpl.Museum Auberlehaus, Trossingen (10 min) - Museum with dinosaur skeletal reconstruction
Harmonica Museum, Trossingen (10 min) – the source of the famous mouth organs and squeeze boxes
6 locals recommend
Deutsches Harmonikamuseum
4/1 HohnerstraßeHarmonica Museum, Trossingen (10 min) – the source of the famous mouth organs and squeeze boxes
Römische Badruine Hüfingen
1 SchosenwegAlbert Schweitzer was a theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of "Reverence for Life". His philosophy was expressed in many ways, but most famously in founding and sustaining the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambaréné, in the part of French Equatorial Africa which is now Gabon. As a music scholar and organist, he studied the music of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach and influenced the Organ Reform Movement (Orgelbewegung).
Das Albert-Schweitzer-Haus
5 Schramberger Str.Albert Schweitzer was a theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of "Reverence for Life". His philosophy was expressed in many ways, but most famously in founding and sustaining the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambaréné, in the part of French Equatorial Africa which is now Gabon. As a music scholar and organist, he studied the music of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach and influenced the Organ Reform Movement (Orgelbewegung).
Schramberg (30 min in the Black Forest) has several interesting museums in close proximity: Autosammlung Steim https://goo.gl/maps/SJpBB4VkPb92 ; Dieselmuesum https://goo.gl/maps/Cr8dRjR8tXM2 ; Auto- und Uhrenwelt https://goo.gl/maps/Cr8dRjR8tXM2
7 locals recommend
Autosammlung Steim
49 GöttelbachstraßeSchramberg (30 min in the Black Forest) has several interesting museums in close proximity: Autosammlung Steim https://goo.gl/maps/SJpBB4VkPb92 ; Dieselmuesum https://goo.gl/maps/Cr8dRjR8tXM2 ; Auto- und Uhrenwelt https://goo.gl/maps/Cr8dRjR8tXM2
Mercedes Benz Manufacturing plant, Sindelfingen (60 min – recommended). If you book well in advance you can enter the production plant observing the assembly of the vehicles through gigantic robots https://www.mercedes-benz.de/passengercars/the-brand/kundencenter-sindelfingen/start/erlebnisse-im-kundencenter/werkbesichtigung.module.html
8 locals recommend
Mercedes-Benz Customer Center Sindelfingen
25 KäsbrünnlestraßeMercedes Benz Manufacturing plant, Sindelfingen (60 min – recommended). If you book well in advance you can enter the production plant observing the assembly of the vehicles through gigantic robots https://www.mercedes-benz.de/passengercars/the-brand/kundencenter-sindelfingen/start/erlebnisse-im-kundencenter/werkbesichtigung.module.html
Mercedes-Benz Museum
100 MercedesstraßeMercedes Benz Museum, Stuttgart (70 min – recommended)
Porsche Museum
1 PorscheplatzPorsche Museum, Stuttgart (70 min)
Friedrichshafen (on the Lake of Constance) has a Zeppelin Museum https://goo.gl/maps/FfVRtetBwBT2 and the Dornier Museum (aircrafts) https://goo.gl/maps/EGvDWVEePpN2
12 locals recommend
Friedrichshafen City station
Friedrichshafen (on the Lake of Constance) has a Zeppelin Museum https://goo.gl/maps/FfVRtetBwBT2 and the Dornier Museum (aircrafts) https://goo.gl/maps/EGvDWVEePpN2
Franziskanermuseum Villingen-Schwenningen
2 RietgassePile Dwelling Museum
6 StrandpromenadeActivities
Kletterpark Hirsch-Erlebnisswelt (30 min – extensive zip-lines, mini golf)
Kletterpark Hirsch-Erlebniswald
2 KirchbühlKletterpark Hirsch-Erlebnisswelt (30 min – extensive zip-lines, mini golf)
Hirschgrund Zipline Area, (50 min, Black Forest)
24 locals recommend
Hirschgrund Zipline Area Schwarzwald - ONLINE BOOKING OBLIGATORY!
62 HeubachHirschgrund Zipline Area, (50 min, Black Forest)
Sommerrodelbahn Gutach (dry toboggan run 50 min, Black Forest)
44 locals recommend
Sommerrodelbahn Gutach
1a SingersbachSommerrodelbahn Gutach (dry toboggan run 50 min, Black Forest)
Ice Rink (Kunsteisbahn Schwenningen – Helios Arena, 10 min). Large ice rink for ice skating mid-October to mid-March. Opening times here: https://www.kunsteisbahn-vs.de/index.php/eiszeiten. Also, offer Curling -Events and ice hockey viewing.
Kunsteisbahn Villingen-Schwenningen
7-9 Zum MooswäldleIce Rink (Kunsteisbahn Schwenningen – Helios Arena, 10 min). Large ice rink for ice skating mid-October to mid-March. Opening times here: https://www.kunsteisbahn-vs.de/index.php/eiszeiten. Also, offer Curling -Events and ice hockey viewing.
Achterbahn
37 Christian-Messner-StraßeAchterbahn, Trossingen (Bowling and decently priced good food, 10 min)
Go-Kart in Sulz (30 min – recommended for children from 8 years and 1,25 m hight; bookings +49-7454-40381.
My brother Johannes is a Go-Kart fanatic and can give detailed advice if desired (lives in Tuningen, WhatsApp +49 1516 5513320).
Hall kart track Sulz (Neckar Kart Center)
74 BahnhofstraßeGo-Kart in Sulz (30 min – recommended for children from 8 years and 1,25 m hight; bookings +49-7454-40381.
My brother Johannes is a Go-Kart fanatic and can give detailed advice if desired (lives in Tuningen, WhatsApp +49 1516 5513320).
Skilift Schlossberg
4 Im Großen MaierstalSkilift Schlossberg (30 min)
https://www.skilift-schlossberg.de/
Alpine Ski
Feldberg (excellent infrastructure, 55 min)
https://www.liftverbund-feldberg.de/
11 locals recommend
Liftverbund Feldberg
17 Dr.-Pilet-SpurAlpine Ski
Feldberg (excellent infrastructure, 55 min)
https://www.liftverbund-feldberg.de/
Skilift Oberer Schloßberg
30 min
http://www.oberer-schlossberg.de/
Wutach
Wutachschlucht (40 min) – sceenic gorge of the Wutach in the Black Forrest for hiking
Golf-Club Der Öschberghof
1 Golfpl.Golf Club, Donaueschingen (15 min)
Furstenberg Polo Club
Into Polo? Fürstenberg Polo Club, Donaueschingen (15 min)
Parks and Natural Reserves
Kur Park
15 Luisenstraße10 min
Lochmuehle Eigeltingen
Lochmühle (30 min – animals and attractions)
Wild- und Freizeitpark Allensbach (40 min – animals and attractions good for younger children. Can be combined with a visit to Constance)
52 locals recommend
Wildlife and Leisure Park Allensbach
7 GemeinmärkWild- und Freizeitpark Allensbach (40 min – animals and attractions good for younger children. Can be combined with a visit to Constance)
Mainau (45 min – extensive Botanical Gardens as an island on the Lake of Constance)
204 locals recommend
Mainau
Mainau (45 min – extensive Botanical Gardens as an island on the Lake of Constance)
Triberg Waterfalls
4 WallfahrtstraßeTriberg, Black Forest (45 min – Germany’s highest waterfalls)
Hills worth Visiting
Hohenkarpfen (15 min, 988 altitude) – extinct volcano, has an excellent Restaurant
Hohenkarpfen Gipfel
Hohenkarpfen (15 min, 988 altitude) – extinct volcano, has an excellent Restaurant
Dreifaltigkeitsberg
Dreifaltigkeitsberg (20 min, 990 altitude)
Castle Hohentwiehl (25 min – recommended) - castle ruins on an extinct volcano with medieval games in the summer
52 locals recommend
Hohentwiel
2a HohentwielCastle Hohentwiehl (25 min – recommended) - castle ruins on an extinct volcano with medieval games in the summer
Feldberg
Feldberg (50 min, highest mountain of the Black Forest, altitude 1439 m)