On the westernmost spur of the volcanic Kaiserstuhl lies the medieval wine town of Burkheim with its extremely charming historic town centre, away from the hustle and bustle of through traffic. Surrounded by vineyards and orchards, alluvial forests and charming wine-growing villages, it offers guests a wide range of opportunities for hiking, cycling and excursions into the natural landscape of the Kaiserstuhl with its unique fauna and flora.
Guided tours of the town will familiarise you with the history of the little town, while guided tours of the vineyards will teach you about the history of winegrowing and give you the opportunity to taste the wine.
From Easter Sunday to the end of October, you can join the night watchman's tour every Wednesday and Sunday at 10 pm and breathe in the poetry of a bygone era.
In the corkscrew museum, you can marvel at the ingenuity that people used to use to open a bottle. In the herb farm you can savour the scents of almost every herb in the world. Water sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the nearby Rhine for their activities, while anglers will find their favourite spot in the peaceful surroundings of the old Rhine arms. A bathing lake in the Rhine forest provides bathing pleasures. Every day of the year you can sample Burkheim wines, which enjoy an excellent reputation and are among the best in Baden. The hospitality of the people of Burkheim is proverbial.
