Two people are pushing their bikes beside them. They are walking along a path that leads through the blossoming apple trees.

Magical Day Trips in SpringExcursion Tips for Spring in Southwest Germany

Sniff NatureFavourite Excursion Destinations for Flower Fans

The spring sun is tickling nature awake and temperatures are finally rising again. After the frosty winter, we can hardly wait to get outside. Blooming oases and colourful excursion tips in Baden-Württemberg are real lucky charms. And there are plenty of them here in the south! With the most hours of sunshine and the warmest temperatures in Germany, it's the perfect place to start spring full of energy and enjoy the sunshine. Pack your bags and get outside! The outdoor season in Baden-Württemberg begins with blossoming hiking and cycling trails. Numerous parks and gardens attract flower fans from near and far. Millions of blossoms transform the landscape into a fragrant sea. Now is the perfect time for marvellous walks! What are you waiting for - the sun is calling!

Floral Splendour and Fragrance ExperienceExcursion Tips for Your Perfect Spring Day

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CultureParks & gardens

Blühendes Barock Ludwigsburg (blooming baroque)

The very beautiful gardens around the residential palace make a trip to Ludwigsburg unforgettable. Garden art from various eras and regions is presented for the pleasure of the visitors.

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CultureParks & gardens

Mainau Island

Oppulent flowerage throughout the year, a park with 150-year-old trees, the Baroque splendor of the castle and church and the the Mediterranean character - that is Mainau, the Flower Island in Lake Co...

Lake Constance

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Rose Society Garden (New Rose Garden)

You do not yet know this very special flower dedicated to the powerful symbol of love?

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CulturePalaces & castles

Palace

Schwetzingen Castle dates back to the 14th century, when the von Schomberg family provided the then moated castle to Count Palatine Ruprecht. In the following centuries, the area around the castle was...

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CultureParks & gardens

Gönninger Tulpenblüte Reutlingen

The Reutlingen district of Gönningen became famous worldwide in the mid-19th century thanks to the seed trade. The Gönningen tulip blossom in particular attracted many visitors in the early 20th centu...

Reutlingen

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SÜDENZoos & animal parks

Wilhelma Stuttgart

A unique combination of zoo and botany awaits you in Germany's only zoological-botanical garden – the Wilhelma in Stuttgart.

Stuttgart

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NatureNature Reserves

Sternblumenblüte in Gaugenwald

The starflower blossom, a carpet of wild daffodils, attracts numerous nature lovers from near and far to Neuweiler, in the district of Gaugenwald, the only known star-shaped village with woodland hoov...

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Rosengarten am Turmberg

Small rose garden with a beautiful view on the Turmberg.

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Krokusblüte im Naturschutzgebiet Zavelstein

When the sun slowly warms the meadows and forests of the Teinach Valley in spring, very special heralds of spring awaken from their hibernation in Zavelstein.Around the beginning of March, an impres...

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Eggener Tal

The cherry blossom valley between Niedereggenen and Obereggenen awakens to a sea of white blossom in spring.

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CultureParks & gardens

Rose Village Nöggenschwiel, Weilheim

Immersion in the scent of roses and colors

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Active in the Nature of Baden-WürttembergOverview of Our Hiking and Cycling Trails

Wanderlust and cycling fun? Of course! Numerous themed and hiking trails criss-cross the south and are waiting to be discovered by you. Premium and quality hiking trails are the classics that everyone knows. But how about pleasure trails, pilgrimage or long-distance hiking trails? They provide hiking fun with exciting facets. And for all cycling enthusiasts, Baden-Württemberg offers an extensive network of trails. Whether it's circular tours, long-distance cycle paths or action-packed mountain bike trails - you'll find everything your cycling heart desires here.
So, grab your hiking boots or your bike and set off on an adventure!

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