Discover Waldstetten
Accommodation in Waldstetten
Waldstetten combines striking historic buildings with walks through the surrounding area. The parish church of St. Martin is characterised by a neo-Romanesque hall, a recessed chancel with a three-sided end, and a slender tower on the south side. There are also chapels, each with its own distinctive forms and stories. If you would like to combine culture and outdoor activities during your holiday, you will find a range of ideas here to help plan your outings.
Churches, chapels and town hall
The Catholic parish church of St. Martin is designed as a hall church; its chancel ends on three sides and is recessed from the nave. The slender tower stands to the south. St. Leonhard Chapel makes a different impression: this rectangular building with a recessed three-sided end was built between 1705 and 1711 on older foundations. Differences in layout and architectural form make Waldstetten’s churches and chapels interesting destinations for anyone who enjoys taking a closer look at architecture during a stay.
The town hall is also a striking historic building. Franz Ignaz Anton Bagnato built it in 1769/71. The two-storey building with a hipped roof has a partly open raised basement, an upper floor built using half-timbered post-and-beam construction, and a hexagonal roof turret. The town hall formerly served as the administrative building of the Teutonic Order. The former castle of the Lords of Rechberg adds to this picture: its core dates from 1587 and its roof structure from 1675; the building was altered in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Other chapels feature different architectural forms and periods of furnishing. The Maria-Hilf Chapel is a small building with a gabled roof and a curved gable dating from the 18th century; its furnishings date from the 19th century. In Heubelsburg near Waldstetten stands St. Anna Chapel, a small rectangular building with a semicircular apse, a curved blind gable and a gable turret with an octagonal top. It was built in 1751/52. Medieval and early modern predecessor buildings are located in the area of St. Jacob Chapel.
Walks along the Günz and through wooded areas
Walks and short outings in and around Waldstetten are one option for days outdoors. A walk can take you from Waldstetten towards Ellzee and the Günz reservoir. This lets you plan your outing around whether you would prefer to head towards the water or take a circuit through the countryside.
Walks towards Autenried and Wallenhausen pass through wooded areas; the salt lakes are also mentioned along the way. The historic mill complex near Waldstetten is another possible destination for an outing. It lies about 1 km east of the village on the Günz and includes a residential and mill building from the first half of the 18th century, farm buildings from the 18th century, and an associated mill chapel from the mid-18th century. The various buildings give the outing a historical focus, while the walks offer another way to spend the day.
When choosing a holiday destination, you can consider whether you would primarily like to explore historic buildings or go for walks in the surrounding area. Waldstetten’s churches, town hall and former buildings appeal to culture enthusiasts; the routes mentioned offer an alternative for days when you would like to be outdoors. Other places to discover include Kötz, Kammeltal, Ichenhausen, Thannhausen, Breitenthal, Burtenbach, Ursberg and Offingen.
For the broader travel overview: Günzburg.
