Your holiday’s here, and you’ve been looking forward to some sunny, relaxing days. And now it’s just raining.
Bad weather: yes! Bad mood: no!
Don’t hide away in your motorhome or camping barrel – brave the dreary weather and discover the region’s fantastic indoor activities. Whether it’s spas, museums, sightseeing or factory outlets of all kinds: the Swabian Alb offers more than just outdoor activities and, on dreary days, practically challenges you to discover these other sides too.
And now it’s up to you. Experience – relax – enjoy – it’s all possible even in bad weather.
Sauna and Spa
It’s just a few minutes’ walk to the badkap swimming and wellness oasis. The leisure pool features a spacious indoor area. The well-maintained sauna area, with 7 saunas, 2 steam rooms, 2 solariums and a massage area, offers the perfect place to relax, even in bad weather.
You can purchase discounted admission tickets at our reception.
Cave tours
The Swabian Alb is famous for its caves. Many of them have been developed for visitors and are open to the public. Among the most notable is the Bärenhöhle in Sonnenbühl, renowned for its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, which can be admired in its high, spacious chambers.
The Nebelhöhle is also one of the well-known show caves in the Swabian Alb. Visitors can explore bizarre stalactite formations and mysterious chambers stretching over a length of 380 metres.
Shopping
For decades, the textile industry was the economic flagship of the Swabian Alb. Even today, you’ll find numerous outlets in Albstadt run by local textile manufacturers, offering regional bargains ranging from underwear to cycling gear.
The best known is undoubtedly the Outletcity in Metzingen, which is famous far beyond the region and offers fashion to suit every taste and budget, alongside high-end designer fashion.
Factory tour
The pasta manufacturer Alb-Gold is based in Trochtelfingen, some 30 km away. Take a tour of the pasta production facilities there (Monday to Friday at 11.30) and stay for lunch at the pasta restaurant, Sonne. You can finish off by stocking up on pasta products made on site at Alb-Gold’s Landmarkt.
You’ll find more outlets and factory shops in the Swabian Alb in our shopping guide, available at the reception.
Albaquarium in Albstadt-Ebingen
Visitors can explore the world of fish and reptiles across more than 40 small biotopes. The aquarium complex, containing over 22,000 litres of water, is home to fish from every continent on Earth, including clownfish and red piranhas. There is also a terrarium exhibition where visitors can observe geckos and chameleons, amongst others. Most recently, white-tailed marmosets have also been added to the collection.
Berolino Indoor Playground in Balingen
Want to run around, climb, jump, and slide in any weather?
Want to drive an e-kart? Play foosball? Splash around in the ball pit? Try air hockey? Celebrate a kids’ birthday party?
Spanning approximately 2,000 m², BEROLINO in Balingen offers space for kids of all ages to let off steam, get active, and test their skills. And for parents, with a little luck, a few relaxing hours and a bistro for that much-needed energy boost.
Further activities
You can find more information about recreational activities in the area here.
