Hohenlohe - Hospitality and rural idyll
Hospitality, culture and rural idyll await you in the Swabian holiday region Hohenlohe. The twin rivers Jagst and Kocher shape the scenic picture. In addition to recreational and leisure facilities, the region offers attractive sports and cultural highlights. Despite the diversity and beauty of the Hohenlohe, this region has only just awoken from a deep sleep. The Franconian noble family of Hohenlohe gave the region its name. So you can still marvel at many castles and palaces today. The lively cultural life also captivates many visitors. Music, theatre, art and literature are on the programme here. Schwäbisch Hall has been a festival city since 1925. Numerous bathing lakes in the surrounding area provide for recreation and relaxation. Many health resorts, brine baths and wellness hotels offer their visitors not only medical treatments but also yoga and meditation courses. Active vacationers can explore the region comfortably by bike. Especially the cycle paths along the Kocher, Jagst, Tauber and Neckar rivers are very popular. On the way, you can stop off at the open-air museum in Wackershofen at Schwäbisch Hall.
Activities in the region
In the villages Waldenburg and the Pfedelbacher district of Heuberg, a fantastic view over large parts of the Hohenlohe plain awaits you. Inline skaters can also combine exercise and culture in the region on passable paths. A special highlight for the whole family is the so-called Geo-Coaching. Here you go on a modern treasure hunt, equipped with a GPS receiver and the coordinates of the treasure. In this way you can discover the surroundings with the whole family in a playful way. Many museums also offer interesting programmes for children. On a traditional carriage ride you feel as if you have been transported to another time. A popular type of accommodation for families in Hohenlohe are Erlebnisbauernhöhe. Young and old can really let off steam and relax here. On canoeing and boating you can enjoy the twin rivers Jagst and Kocher. Also anglers with a valid fishing licence can pursue their hobby.
The Hohenlohe Cultural Summer
Parties are celebrated here as you come. Mostly Hohenloher themselves stick to the seasons. Well known are the castle festival in Jagsthausen, the Schwäbisch Haller Freilichtspiele and the Hohenloher Kultursommer. The large medieval markets are a popular meeting place for locals. Wine lovers get their moneys worth in the region. Noble top wines ripen on the slopes of the Hohenlohe. Regional specialities should not be overlooked either. A holiday in the Hohenlohe means nature, culture, rural idyll and relaxation. Between picturesque landscapes, intact environment and culture there is a balance between outdoor activities and relaxation in nature.