DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF ALBCARD
Welcome to the Swabian Alb
Enjoy the impressive natural diversity of the Swabian Alb – from rolling hills and mysterious caves to majestic castles and romantic palaces. Immerse yourself in times gone by, relax in a soothing thermal spa, or spend an unforgettable family weekend in a relaxed atmosphere.
We are now giving all tourist guests the AlbCard: use public transport and numerous leisure activities in the region free of charge!
Leave everyday life behind and discover the diversity that our beautiful region has to offer.
More Information – https://www.schwaebischealb.de/albcard
We look forward to your visit!
Our tips for things to do around Schwäbisch Gmünd
In the Himmelsgarten, the natural SKYPARK offers climbing fun for all ages and abilities – from a safe toddler course to challenging routes for experienced climbers.
More information:
https://www.schwaebischealb.de/attraktionen/skypark-epia-kletterwald#/article/4a5bc2aa-9a32-436d-b19a-462e4b93e6ac
Relax in the countryside, swim competitively in the 50-meter pool, dive from the one-, three-, or five-meter boards, splash around in the children’s pool area, or let off steam with beach volleyball, streetball, or beach soccer.
There is an adventure pool with many attractions: a lazy river, whirlpool, waterfall, and bubble loungers are fun and put you in the mood for swimming. And the giant slide invites you to take a 101-meter-long ride downhill.
In 2023, the lake at Bud Spencer Bad was renaturalized. The pebble beach, the water pier, the swimming island, plants, and a large sunbathing lawn ensure a wonderful leisure experience for the whole family.
More information:
https://www.schwaebischealb.de/attraktionen/bud-spencer-bad#/article/886f9110-8e35-4d1d-801d-2c1613635e12
Visible from afar, the former Benedictine monastery of Lorch stands on a hill above the Remstal valley. It was founded in 1102 by the Staufers as a family burial place.
Queen Irene of Byzantium, a daughter-in-law of Barbarossa, is the most famous member of the Staufer family to have been buried here over 800 years ago. The Benedictine monastery flourished in the late Middle Ages. Today, visitors can still view the charming complex with its church, cloister, farm buildings, and monastery garden, surrounded by a completely preserved ring wall. The Staufer panorama is located in the chapter house. Measuring 30 m in length and 4.5 m in height, it vividly tells the story of the Staufers.
More information:
https://www.schwaebischealb.de/attraktionen/kloster-lorch#/article/1f7b194a-6f81-455f-885e-5518f1b86813
Four themed areas are combined in a spacious area to meet all requirements.
The pool area includes a swimmers’ pool, a non-swimmers’ pool, an adventure pool, a water slide, and a parent-child pool, providing plenty of fun and relaxation.
Guests can enjoy delicious snacks and drinks at the Badearena snack bar.
The wellness oasis offers pure relaxation with a relaxation pool, a wellness garden, and the traditional Irish-Roman bath.
The sauna world delights with a variety of saunas, including the mountain sauna, the Stauferwald sauna, a herbal sauna, and log cabin saunas. The crystal mist bath, aroma sauna, hot stone, sun terrace, and relaxing relaxation pool provide special relaxation. An ice fountain, contrast baths, and a relaxation area round off the offer.
The Barbarossa Thermal Baths are the perfect place for a relaxing day that offers both active recreation and deep relaxation.
More information:
https://www.schwaebischealb.de/attraktionen/barbarossa-thermen#/article/0fe6bb98-bc7e-4b14-8c09-e0c59ed7e3a4
At the Märklineum, you can embark on a nostalgic journey of discovery across five floors and 3,000 square meters, and take a look inside children’s bedrooms through the centuries. Products from throughout the company’s history are presented on several floors. Interactive media technology and creative displays turn Märklin’s history into a captivating experience. Embark on a journey through time spanning over 165 years of fascinating company development—from a small factory producing tin toys for girls to a world-renowned manufacturer of high-quality metal toys.
More information:
https://www.schwaebischealb.de/attraktionen/maerklineum#/article/4736d04a-6515-47a2-b6ab-473d90d0a26f
From Tuesday to Sunday, the explorhino Science Center invites visitors to make discoveries and gain new insights with over 120 experiments spread across 1,200 square meters of exhibition space.
More information:
https://www.schwaebischealb.de/attraktionen/explorhino#/article/c80c2197-cd94-4b8b-a628-c5207a70f52b
As part of the World Heritage Site “Frontiers of the Roman Empire,” the Limes in Aalen has significant cultural and historical importance.
The completely new permanent exhibition with over 1,200 original finds is presented in an expanded 1,500 m² exhibition space. The museum and archaeological park offer interesting insights into the era when Aalen was home to the largest Roman cavalry fort north of the Alps. The preserved foundation walls of the staff building and the reconstructed cavalry barracks bear witness to the size and influence of Roman power.
More information:
https://www.schwaebischealb.de/attraktionen/limesmuseum-aalen#/article/afa9d46c-d445-46ff-91ad-2293fce5735f
Welcome to Europe’s largest outlet*. With over 170 premium and luxury brands from the beauty, home & living, fashion, jewelry, and toy sectors, Outletcity promises a unique experience with year-round savings of up to 70%**.
More information:
https://www.schwaebischealb.de/attraktionen/outletcity-metzingen#/article/088fa8ab-802a-4ecf-a0a1-aa4e26fd09dd