Sinzheim is a picturesque town in the far west of South Germany, almost on the French border. It’s not a place that’s tucked away in the Black Forest, nor is it a Swabian village. No, this is an average German town that likes to have a good time during their festivals and markets.
Oh, I’m sorry; that’s not fair to say about Sinzheim. A town this charming with a romantic countryside and outdoorsy fun is not average.
To see the beautiful Baden countryside you can do it one of two ways; choosing either to walk or bicycle ride the untold number of trails through the area. FYI — the Trim Path is meant to be walked; just as the Fremersbergturm was mean to be climbed (the views from atop the mountain tower are worth the effort).
The Walknecksee (one of the town’s two lakes) is one of the best places in town to sit and enjoy a family picnic.
Sinzheim’s Bergsee has the Mariengrotte (or, Maria Grotto) which is a place of meditation and silence. It was created here after the 2nd World War and around the Sunday of August 15th (Maria Ascension Day) there’s a solemn morning service that attracts hundreds of worshippers.
Sorry, there’s no swimming in the Bergsee; it’s a fishing lake and the place for the town’s annual Fishing Celebration.
There are few other festivals and markets in Sinzheim. Since there isn’t a whole lot of sightseeing, you’ll have more time to shop, eat, and dance.
The town’s weekly market is held every Friday from 7am-1pm (good for you morning birds!) and the town’s Christmas Market is a weekend event about two weeks before Christmas. The Spring Market falls on the 2nd Sunday after Easter and October (3rd Sunday) brings on the Kirchweihmarkt. That’s a church festival and market all rolled into one.
Sinzheim doesn’t sound so average to me. If you agree, look me up. I’ll be at a streetside cafe with a healthy glass of local wine. The town’s motto of “Municipality Between Wine And Rhine” isn’t lost on me!
