Discover Burtenbach: Town Hall, Castle and Quarry Pond

Town Hall, Castle and Public Library

Burtenbach’s present-day town hall was built in 1558 for 2,000 guilders. The castle’s history also includes a significant turning point: it burned down in 1731 and was rebuilt in its present form by Franz Marquard Eusebius Freiherr Schertel von Burtenbach by 1740. These dates tell of different chapters in the town’s architectural history.

The town’s cultural history also includes the public library. It has been housed once again in the former school building since September 1999. An additional room of 44 square metres was added in spring 2006, expanding the library to around 110 square metres. The town hall, castle and former school building thus represent different facets of local history.

Walking and Cycling Routes and the Quarry Pond

Signposted walking and cycling routes between Burtenbach and Kemnat run along district road GZ 1. The municipal planning report from 2022 records these routes. A quarry pond was developed as a swimming lake at the western edge of Burtenbach, north of the district road towards Kemnat. The planning report dated 25 April 2022 describes a sunbathing lawn, a jetty, toilets and parking areas there. If you plan to visit the lake for a swim, check the current condition of the facilities before your visit.

The routes and the lake offer different ways to spend time outdoors. When planning, you can decide whether to explore walking or cycling routes between Burtenbach and Kemnat or include the quarry pond; be sure to check that the facilities described are currently available.

More Experiences in the Wider Günzburg Destination

The hiking trails in the wider Günzburg destination vary considerably in length and layout. The DonAuwald hiking trail is the first premium hiking trail in Bavarian Swabia and runs for around 60 kilometres between Günzburg and Schwenningen. The DonauHänge, by contrast, is an 18.5-kilometre circular trail through the slope forest between Günzburg and Offingen. When comparing routes, you can use the stated distances as a guide and consider whether a circular trail or a route between two towns better suits your plans.

Also in the wider Günzburg destination is the Hansenhohl nature trail in Thannhausen. It is around 1.5 kilometres long and has eight play and information stations. A free quiz tour, “Sabotage in Hansenhohl,” is available there as a crime-themed app; check in advance whether the app is available. Due to the risk of slipping, visiting the trail in winter is not recommended. It is considerably shorter than the two longer hiking trails.

For families with children aged 2 to 12, the wider Günzburg destination also features attractions at LEGOLAND® Deutschland. The theme park and its adjoining holiday village offer experiences for this age group; the park has 11 themed lands and 68 attractions. MINILAND is the centrepiece of LEGOLAND® Deutschland. When planning this kind of outing, you can make the themed lands and attractions mentioned a focus of your visit.

Pilgrimage Sites, Museums and History

Maria Vesperbild, in the district of Günzburg near Ziemetshausen, is considered the largest pilgrimage site in Bavarian Swabia. Every year, 400,000 to 500,000 pilgrims visit the miraculous image of Our Lady of Sorrows. A Way of the Cross leads from the pilgrimage church to the Fatima Grotto in the forest, built in 1957 and restored in 2011. More than 1,000 votive plaques at the grotto bear words of thanks and testimonies to the help received from the Mother of God.

The museums in the wider Günzburg destination offer further insights into history. The Bavarian School Museum in Ichenhausen presents the development of education over thousands of years; its historic classroom once accommodated around 50 children. The Museum of the City of Burgau presents the town’s history from the Middle Ages to the recent past across two floors and more than 700 square metres. The Wettenhausen Monastery Museum, opened in 2021, offers insights into a tradition spanning almost a thousand years. The monumental stucco ceiling is a defining feature of the Imperial Hall in Wettenhausen, where concerts, conferences and ceremonies are held.

When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to choose a location based on your planned activities: Burtenbach offers points of interest including local history, walking and cycling routes, and the quarry pond described above.

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