Bathing paradise Black Forest from the inside with palm trees and flowers.

Tips for Bad Weather6 Indoor Activities in Southwest Germany

29.8.202410 min. read timeby Hirsch & Greif

Baden-Württemberg has a variety of excursion destinations for bad weather days, too. We present our 6 indoor highlights. Variety guaranteed!

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Nobody likes it, but it's an inevitable feature of the winter months: foul weather. It's a fact of life. The conditions out there are grey, cold, damp, windy and just really unpleasant. Streets and paths are grubby, mushy and not at all inviting. Baden-Württemberg is famous for its varied countryside and outdoor destinations. But on days like these, the best option is to find somewhere snug and warm inside. The good news is that Baden-Württemberg also has plenty in store for bad weather days. Relax under palm trees and enjoy a South Sea feeling. Go on a voyage through history. Launch into space or escape into virtual reality. There is something to please everyone. And with all this variety, it doesn't matter if there is rain, wind, or snow. We present 6 indoor highlights that are guaranteed to thwart the bad weather.

1. Rulantica in RustScandinavian-Style Water Adventures at Europa-Park

Is it cold and miserable outside? We have the solution. Rulantica in Rust is an indoor water park offering all sorts of water fun – whatever the weather.

A family with two children in swimming costumes are standing in front of a slide in an amusement park. They are all happily holding their arms up in the air.

Panorama of the wave pool at Rulantica. There are lots of people in the pool and the sun is shining through the windows in the background.

A woman and a man drift through the current channel on a floating tire. The walls are illuminated.

Two people come out of the slide in Rulantica and are cheered on by people at the edge of the pool.

The Rulantica water world offers numerous water attractions for the family.

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Rulantica is a fictitious island in the North Atlantic. There are lots of different attractions for visitors to enjoy, and lovely weather conditions too, of course. Rulantica offers a successful blend of Scandinavian style, classic Nordic landscapes and imaginative design. Mystical scenarios promise an unforgettable adventure. Nine themed areas with fantastical creatures create a magical atmosphere. If you dare, you can take a trip down the plunge slide in the "Vinterhal". At the end, you whoosh down a 1.5 metre free-fall drop into the water. Definitely not recommended for those of a nervous disposition. All this activity will soon take your mind off the daily grind. The indoor and outdoor pools also offer refreshments with their two swim-up bars. We highly recommend trying out the bubble loungers in 30 degree water. The exclusive "Hyggedal" sauna and rest area offers the perfect refuge for those seeking relaxation. DISCOVER THE INDOOR WATER WORLD RULANTICA

2. Sensapolis in SindelfingenMagic, Adventure & Thrills

Outside Stuttgart's city gates, you will find the unique indoor leisure park Sensapolis. This is a place full of magic and adventure for the whole family. The highlight is the huge, romantic fairy-tale castle. Our youngest visitors will be transformed into princesses and princes. There are ornate rooms and dark secret passages. Talking plants tell funny fairy tales. You can fly through the air on a magic carpet. And a slide takes you down into the castle's spooky cellar, where little monsters and creepy experiments await. But there is so much more besides to discover. Fly through a shower of asteroids on a giant spaceship. Whizz round over three levels on the electric go-kart track. Take part in scientific research experiments and explore nature and the environment in the science area. Time passes in no time, and you won't believe it's evening already. A single day is far too short to properly explore everything on offer at Sensapolis. You will just have to come back – there's bound to be another bad weather day some time.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MAGIC AND ADVENTURE AT SENSAPOLIS

3. Zeppelin museum in FriedrichshafenKnowledge Makes you Smart: with 3D Cinema and Flight Simulator

The Zeppelin Museum brings innovations in technology and art to life, inspiring people to attempt the impossible. It takes a pioneering spirit to reshape the future.

Woman testing VR game in the Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen. She is wearing VR goggles and has a controller in her hand. She is playing in front of a space image.

Woman and child with museum case in the Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen. They pick up a sheet of paper from a stool.

Woman at the partial reconstruction of the LZ 129 in the Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen. She looks attentively at a part.

A trip to Mars at the Zeppelin Museum is easy with VR glasses.

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There are over 1500 exhibits, original photographic, film and audio recordings to explore. One of the highlights is the history of the Zeppelin in the museum's 3D cinema. How did Count Zeppelin get his airships built? Who were the adventurous pioneers of airship travel? Cross the blue gangway to access the faithful partial reconstruction of the LZ 129 Hindenburg. The largest surviving piece of wreckage bears testimony to the Hindenburg disaster and the end of airship aviation. And don't miss a trip on the Zeppelin NT flight simulator. When else are you going to get a chance to navigate and land a Zeppelin? The Zeppelin Museum also has a large art collection. It houses the great masters of classical modernism.MORE ABOUT THE FASCINATING ZEPPELIN MUSEUM IN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN

4. Black Forest bathing paradise at TitiseeHoliday Dreams with a Caribbean Feel

If you are longing for a summer holiday in the depths of winter, you will find just that in the Black Forest region. The BADEPARADIES SCHWARZWALD is a lakeside water attraction on the banks of the Titisee. All your holiday dreams really will be fulfilled here! Even in winter, you can enjoy bathing in summer temperatures surrounded by over 300 palm trees. Nothing can distract from your tropical relaxation. So forget your everyday life and enjoy a mini break.

Illuminated swimming pool in the Badeparadies Schwarzwald with dimmed light.

A man and a woman lean against the edge of a swimming pool and drink cocktails. Other people are swimming in the background.

Overview of the indoor bathing paradise with various swimming pools and lots of palm trees.

Badeparadies Schwarzwald from the inside at night. The pools are illuminated. There are lots of palm trees around the pools.

In a large sauna, three people sit on towels on wooden benches and relax.

Four children are sliding down a long, colorful water slide on blue mats. A boy stands at the edge on the right and watches.

The bathing paradise makes vacation dreams come true 365 days a year.

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The BADEPARADIES facilities combine the PALAIS VITAL spa and sauna area, the PALM OASIS mineral pools, and the GALAXY SCHWARZWALD adventure pool. Sauna enthusiasts will enjoy a veritable paradise at PALAIS VITAL. The spa facilities are spread over 6,000 m² and include 12 themed saunas and 6 vitality pools. This peaceful oasis offers exquisite views over the winter Black Forest landscape. Visitors to the PALM OASIS will find over 180 genuine palm trees and a lovely warm water temperature of 33°. Five mineral pools and an exotic poolside bar with fruity cocktails help round off the Caribbean feel. There is plenty of activity and fun on offer for young and old at GALAXY SCHWARZWALD with over 25 attractions to keep water lovers happily playing and swimming. There are 23 indoor slides, a wave pool and diving platforms. The BADEPARADIES also spoils its guests when it comes to catering. Why not grab a lounger in the "Blue Lagoon" and enjoy a relaxing break in paradise?ENJOY THE HOLIDAY FEELING AT BADEPARADIES SCHWARZWALD

5. YULLBE in RustMission Virtual Reality

Who doesn't sometimes dream of escaping this world or the dreary winter? Perhaps you've occasionally fancied a completely different identity – maybe one with superpowers? All this is possible at the YULLBE VR adventure centre – you might say it's next-level gaming. The virtual reality centre is right next to the hotel "Krønasår" and the Rulantica water park.

One person wears a VR helmet and holds a blue light in their hand.

Many people are standing inside the world of experience and looking at the exhibits. Various lights are on throughout the room.

Two people wear VR goggles on their heads and hold their arms out in front of them. They each hold two controllers in their hands.

Three people wearing VR goggles and a helmet sit around a large white tire.

Many new things become tangible in the Yullbe VR experience.

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But you are probably wondering: what actually is YULLBE?YULLBE stands for innovative virtual reality experiences. YULLBE PRO and YULLBE GO allow groups or individuals to be immersed in unfamiliar worlds. This allows the whole family to leave the limits of their usual reality behind them. The impossible becomes possible. These virtual worlds look deceptively real. Suddenly, you can grasp things that are outside your everyday experience. YULLBE takes advantage of the very latest technologies combined with unparalleled media quality. This makes the virtual reality environment even more immersive than before. A journey into the unimaginable begins. Are you ready for this next-level entertainment?FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VR EXPERIENCES AT YULLBE

6. experimenta HeilbronnUnique world of knowledge and experience

The experimenta in Heilbronn is a fascinating world of knowledge and experience for young and old. With an impressive area of 25,000 m², it is the largest and most innovative science center in Germany. Four exhibition worlds with a total of 275 interactive exhibits invite visitors to discover and participate.

View of the experimenta Museum, palm trees by the water in the foreground

Person stands in front of blue imprint of another person in talent factory

Visitors can go on a journey of discovery at experimenta Heilbronn.

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In the experimenta Science Dome, you can experience a unique combination of planetarium and theater. The 360-degree dome in the basement houses a rotating auditorium as a technical highlight. Here you can virtually travel to unknown places such as outer space. Or experience first-hand how exciting science can be during experimental shows. In the laboratories, you can find answers to many scientific questions yourself, while you can realize your own projects in the Maker Space.MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EXPERIMENTA HEILBRONN