Culture and society

Youth Hostels and boredom – this will never fit together. Even dry topics become entertaining and full of live. How about staying overnight in a medieval castle and successfully passing the exam as a squire?Did you ever spend a night in a water tower in Konstanz? Or do you want to start a thrilling journey through time to the romans or to the oldest archaeological sites of mankind? Stuttgart, Mannheim, Heidelberg? Lörrach, Schwäbisch Hall und Ludwigsburg? In Baden-Württemberg you can find a lot of cities full of live and culture. A pleasant company in the Youth Hostel, extensive shopping tours, museums, interesting facts from history ore politics and the witnesses of industrial culture are on the agenda. We also address social issues like inclusion. You can get creative in theatre workshops or in creating a film. Different learning programmes help in a playful way without pressure to acquire new knowledge and new learning techniques.

Be inspired by our offer and choose the right programme and place to stay for you

Amusement parks

You will find more than 15 leisure and adventure parks in Baden-Wuerttemberg, which garantee fun for the whole family. Germany´s biggest and most popular leisure park is the Europa-Park in Rust near Freiburg. Enjoy breathtaking rides, magical fantasy worlds and extravagant shows.

Learning offers

What about learning English with the complete family? But what's an effective way to learn? With the offered language and learning courses for families you're getting better with playing games and having fun with others.

Shopping outlets

If you are looking for Steiff teddy bears, Rittersport chocolate, WMF cookware, Alb Gold noodles, Salamander shoes, Hugo Boss clothing or the factory outlets in Metzingen and Wertheim, go to Baden-Wuerttemberg. Here everyone will find bargains. Along the way there are also many beautiful spots and landscape to discover.

 

Barrier-free travel

Experience Community – people with disabilities are welcome! We are working together with the Regional Association for people with physical disabilities and multiple disabilities in Baden-Wuerttemberg and fellow the DIN standards for barrier-free living as far as possible.

Castles

The five Youth Hostels in Baden-Wuerttemberg which are located in castles and palaces evoke an enchanting charm and are surrounded by myths. In a medieval atmosphere we offer adventure-based programmes for families and groups.

City trips

During an extensive city trip to one of the picturesque metropolises of Baden-Wuerttemberg you can discover a lot. Visit museums, stroll through pedestrian zones, enjoy nightlife or explore exciting attractions and trendy shopping streets. And right in the middle - our Youth Hostels.

Carnival processions

Experience the carnival in the southwest of Germany in all its glory. The Swabian Alemannic "Fasnet" refers to traditions of the medieval and early modern carnival.

Easter

Spring in Baden-Wuerttemberg – experience the awakening nature at easygoing hiking days in the Odenwald or the Black Forest. Let the Spring fever take its course and enjoy your Easter holidays together with your family in one of our Youth Hostels.

Autumn offers

While valleys are still foggy in the morning, the sun is already shining in the heights. Now you should go out and enjoy the nature! Mild days, warm sunshine and a colored autumn forest are waiting. Appreciate the fresh air and clear your mind from daily routine’s thoughts.

Christmas markets

Sparkling lights, the smell of sweet chestnuts, freshly burnt almonds, hot punch or glühwein, festive music and lovely decorated booths herald the start of the pre-Christmas period annually. From the end of November a lot of Christmas markets in Baden-Wuerttemberg invite you take a break of the daily routine.

New Year`s Eve

A comfortable atmosphere, a stress-free arrangement, tasty food and hilarious celebrating with the whole family and new friends are guaranteed. Celebrating without fireworks? Everything is possible!

Country of cars Baden-Wuerttemberg

Well-known automobiles have been built here for a long time. Everyone knows their names: Daimler, Benz, Maybach and Porsche.  They will bring a sparkle to the eyes of the big and small fans of automotive and racing cars. Fascination, history, presence and future visions, in the automotive and technology region of Baden-Wuerttemberg, everything is possible.

Gourmets' region

Lentils and „Spaetzle“, Black Forest Cake, pretzels, “Wibele”, Swabian ravioli, “Schäufele”, “Pfitzauf” or “Schupfnudeln”: in Baden-Wuerttemberg and in our Youth Hostels you will have the chance to get some regional specialities. Our cooks got serious skills! Some have already worked on cruise ships, others are former celebrity chefs.

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