The “stroll through Singen” city tour invites you to take a varied walk through the heart of the city. The starting point is the city center, from where the tour continues to the Hohgarten and then to the idyllic city garden, where tranquility, green spaces, and cultural elements blend harmoniously.
Along the way, numerous squares invite you to linger, while art lovers and culture enthusiasts can discover the many public works of art. The route combines history, culture, and nature and offers an exciting overview of Singen's cityscape.
A special highlight of the tour are the three museums located directly on the route: The Kunstmuseum Singen displays modern and contemporary art from the four-country region around Lake Constance, the Hegau-Museum provides insights into the lives of people from the end of the Ice Age to the early Middle Ages, and the MAC Museum Art & Cars combines classic cars with art installations – well worth a visit for young and old alike.
The route is suitable for individual visitors, families, and groups and conveys the cultural diversity, history, and urban flair of Singen. Whether as a short walk or an extended tour with museum visits, a stroll through Singen always opens up new perspectives on the city below Hohentwiel.
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The city tour can easily be extended, for example by adding one of Singen's themed trails or the Art in Singen tour, for which an audio guide is also available.
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Hauser Fountain
The tour commences at a well-known meeting point situated within the pedestrian zone. The fountain is adorned with a steel stele designed by the artist Erich Hauser, hence its name. It is arguably the most suitable location in the city centre for a rest, a snack or simply to take in the atmosphere.
The Herz-Jesu-Kirche (Sacred Heart Church)
Upon completion of the church in 1911, it was located on the outskirts of the town, however, its neo-Romanesque architecture now dominates the townscape. The weekly market in the square in front of the church offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a culinary shopping experience.
Luther Church
This gem in Singen is particularly worth a visit, as the ornamental paintings are a rarity in the western Lake Constance region. Should you encounter a closed door, you can borrow the key from the office of the Protestant Luther congregation.
St. Peter and Paul Parish Church
A site of historical significance that has undergone numerous transformations. The village church of Singen was constructed here over 1,200 years ago. We would like to draw your attention to the following points: The organ was inaugurated in 2020 by the renowned Belgian Manufacture d'Orgues Thomas.
The Hohgarten
The village centre was previously located where the town hall and civic centre are currently situated.
Hohgarten has maintained its status as a prominent meeting place. The location is particularly charming during the summer months, when the restaurants extend their outdoor seating and the Narrenbrunnen fountain is a hive of activity.
The Hegau Museum
The Hegau Archaeological Museum impresses visitors not only with its extensive collection, but also with the building in which it is housed – Singen Castle, built in 1809 in the late Baroque style.
City Garden
The Singen City Garden is an important cultural attraction for the region and should be visited for several reasons. Its location is unparalleled, set on an island between the arms of the Aach is home to a variety of plants from across the globe, as well as the renowned Golden Apples, and offers breathtaking vistas of the Hohentwiel on multiple occasions.
Scheffel Bridge
The twenty-metre-long bridge named after the writer Joseph Victor von Scheffel is unspectacular. Despite this, it is widely regarded as the most expensive bridge in the world. The construction of the building took place in 1923, during a period of significant inflation. The cost is a modest 1.52 quadrillion.
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Schaffhausen Herb Garden
The property is bordered by hedges and clay walls. Schaffhausen serves as a prime illustration of a monastery garden. The planting plan is based on Walahfrid Strabo's Hortulus, and features the herbs and medicinal plants that were already being cultivated in the region 1,200 years ago. Herewith you will find a photograph of Hohentwiel.
Hohentwiel viewpoint
In the foreground, the Aach can be seen, with the Singener Hausberg and its impressive fortress ruins situated behind it. It is difficult to imagine a more suitable location in which to enjoy this view. This location is well suited to sunset views.
Wehrd Island Park
Following the State Garden Show in 2000, the island was transformed into a natural landscape park, having previously been an inaccessible cornfield.
Historic water tower
The location of the telescope is somewhat unconventional, being situated at the end of a pedestrian zone. However, it is part of Stephan Balkenhol's artwork, Männliche Figur (Male Figure), and draws attention to an important industrial monument in Singen, the historic water tower of the Maggi company.
Paradise Tree
As you make your way along Hegaustraße, you will notice the many trees that are in the vicinity. The most striking of these is undoubtedly the one that is located at the corner of Scheffelstraße. With his Paradise Tree, Sculptor Peter Lenk has reinterpreted the Fall of Adam and Eve in an ironic and provocative way.
Cafe Hanser
The tour concludes at the Hauser Fountain. However, the traditional Café Hanser is still to be experienced. The establishment's defining feature is its authentic Viennese coffee house ambience, which has been meticulously preserved since 1934.
