5. Night of the Bakehouses Rudersberg 2026
Six historic bakehouses open their doors — Swabian Forest
About Night of the Bakehouses
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Six Districts, Six Bakehouses, One Night
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 5 PM to 11 PM, the 5th Night of the Bakehouses Rudersberg takes place. An unusual event happening simultaneously in the six districts of Rudersberg: Rudersberg (main town), Lindental, Michelau, Asperglen, Schlechtbach, and Krehwinkel. In each district, the historic bakehouse opens its doors — some are over 400 years old, making them a living piece of Swabian Forest history.
The Bakehouse Tradition in the Swabian Forest
Until the 20th century, bakehouses were the center of village life. In an era when homes didn't have their own ovens, farming families sent their dough to the community bakehouse on designated days. While the dough turned into bread in the stone ovens, the women would meet, exchange news, make plans, and sing songs. The bakehouse was a meeting point, newsroom, and social space all in one — a function lost with industrialization and modern ovens.
The Night of the Bakehouses — A Lively Revival
The Night of the Bakehouses revitalizes this lost tradition for one night a year. In the six bakehouses of Rudersberg, bread, onion cake, salt cake, pizzas, and other specialties are baked on-site by local associations (music clubs, sports clubs, heritage societies, countrywomen's groups). Visitors can see the bakehouse interior, talk to the bakers, witness the historic stone ovens from 1620 or 1750 in action — and, of course, enjoy the freshly baked specialties.
Free Shuttle Bus Through Six Villages
A free shuttle bus connects the six districts, serving all bakehouses throughout the night. Visitors can start at one bakehouse, try the local specialties, then hop on the bus to the next. A culinary bakehouse tour through the Swabian Forest — combined with strolls between the bakehouses and summery sunset views over the hills.
Rudersberg — A Municipality in the Swabian Forest
Rudersberg, a municipality in the Rems-Murr district with around 11,500 inhabitants, is located in the Swabian Forest northeast of Stuttgart. The municipality consists of the main town Rudersberg and six other districts, five of which are involved in the bakehouse night. Rudersberg is known for the hilly landscape of the Swabian Forest, its hiking and cycling trails, and its intact rural structure with an active club scene. The Night of the Bakehouses makes this club scene and rural heritage accessible to the public.
Night of the Bakehouses — edition 2026
One Night, Six Bakehouses, Six Associations
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 5 PM to 11 PM, Rudersberg invites you to the 5th Night of the Bakehouses. The historic bakehouses in the six districts — Rudersberg (school center), Lindental, Michelau, Asperglen, Schlechtbach, and Krehwinkel — open their doors. In each bakehouse, local associations take over the baking area: music clubs, sports clubs, heritage societies, or volunteer teams.
In the stone ovens — some over 400 years old — bread, onion cake, salt cake, pizzas, and other specialties are baked on-site. Visitors can observe the baking process, talk to the bakers, see the historic ovens in action — and enjoy the freshly baked specialties right away. The free shuttle bus, running every 20–30 minutes to all six locations, allows for a bakehouse tour through the Swabian Forest.
Programme Night of the Bakehouses 2026
Saturday, July 25, 2026 — 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
The Six Locations
- Rudersberg — Bakehouse at the school center
- Lindental — historic bakehouse
- Michelau — historic bakehouse
- Asperglen — historic bakehouse
- Schlechtbach — historic bakehouse
- Krehwinkel — historic bakehouse
Specialties in the Bakehouses
- Bread in various types — baked directly in the stone oven
- Onion cake (Zwiebelkuchen) — Swabian specialty
- Salt cake (Salzkuchen) — savory yeast pastry
- Pizza from the stone oven
- Swabian sausage and cheese
- Wine and beer for refreshments
Free Shuttle Bus
- Connects all six locations
- Round trip every 20–30 minutes
- Detailed map on rudersberg.de
Venue
- 6 historic bakehouses in 6 districts of the municipality of Rudersberg
- Main access via the Rudersberg school center
Highlights Night of the Bakehouses 2026
- 5th edition of the Night of the Bakehouses
- Six historic bakehouses — some over 400 years old — open simultaneously
- Bread, onion cake, salt cake, pizza from the stone oven
- Local associations as bakers and hosts
- Free shuttle bus connects all locations
- A revival of the Swabian bakehouse tradition
- Free admission
Prices Night of the Bakehouses 2026
Free entry to all bakehouses. Shuttle bus is free. Food and drinks are available at the bakehouses at prices set by the local associations (bread approx. €4–€6, pizza €5–€8, salt cake €2–€3). Proceeds benefit the district associations.
Practical information — Night of the Bakehouses
Getting There
By train: Take the S 41 from Schorndorf to Rudersberg station. The shuttle bus route through the bakehouses of the six districts starts from Rudersberg station. By car: Take the A 8 / B 14 to Schorndorf, then follow signs to Rudersberg. Parking is available at the Rudersberg school center, with shuttle bus service from there.
Opening Hours
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Bakehouses open continuously, shuttle bus runs every 20–30 minutes between the six locations. Detailed map and bus stops available on rudersberg.de.
Admission
Free entry to all bakehouses. Shuttle bus is free. Food and drinks are available at the bakehouses at prices set by the local associations — proceeds benefit the district associations. Specialties include: bread, onion cake, salt cake, pizza, Swabian sausage, and cheese.
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Where it takes place Night of the Bakehouses
6 historische Backhäuser in Rudersberg, Lindental, Michelau, Asperglen, Schlechtbach, Krehwinkel
Schulzentrum Rudersberg und 5 weitere Ortsteile, 73635 Rudersberg, 73635 Rudersberg