Discover Waigolshausen

Waigolshausen has a precise historical date associated with it. In the municipality of Waigolshausen, church architecture, named favourite spots and suggested hiking routes offer further topics to explore on a trip. This makes it possible to weigh up different interests when choosing a destination: history and architectural styles sit alongside places to take a break and routes distinguished by their named locations.

Historical milestones and church architecture

Waigolshausen was first mentioned in a document on 22 June 1060 as “Witoldeshusen”. The occasion was Emperor Henry’s granting of hunting rights to Adalbero of Lambach, Bishop of Würzburg. This early form of the name is associated with this specific historical event.

The newly built Church of St James the Elder in Waigolshausen was consecrated in 2015, featuring its large golden gate. Tours of the church can be booked on request. If you plan to include a tour in your itinerary, check availability with the Tourist Information Office in advance.

In Dächheim, within the municipality of Waigolshausen, there is a Catholic chapel dating from around 1700: a small Baroque hall building with a cloverleaf-shaped choir plan and a small roof turret. The two religious buildings offer different architectural points of interest: the chapel is characterised by its design, floor plan and roof structure; St James by its large golden gate and its consecration in 2015.

Favourite spots and suggested hiking routes

Two “favourite spots” in the municipality of Waigolshausen offer different places to pause during a visit. One is on the Waigolshausen–Hergolshausen cycle and farm track, surrounded by fruit trees, and invites you to take a break by the roadside. Another “favourite spot” is on the “new hill” between Waigolshausen and Eßleben.

Three routes are listed as suggested hikes: from Waigolshausen to Schwanfeld; from Theilheim via the “Sunken Village of Adelshausen” to Waigolshausen; and from Theilheim via Hergolshausen to Dächheim. Two of the suggestions start in Theilheim and differ in their named intermediate locations; the third route leads from Waigolshausen to Schwanfeld. Check local information about current trail conditions before setting out.

In the municipality of Waigolshausen, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated with a large parade every two years. If this event is the reason for your trip, check the exact event date in advance.

More impressions from the Schweinfurt region

The Schweinfurt region has more to offer for your travel plans. In the Schweinfurt district, the Brönnhof was included in the National Natural Heritage on 13 January 2016; the former military training area covers 746 hectares. The Brönnhof provides a habitat for protected species such as the Bechstein’s bat and the great crested newt. In the north of the district, Ellertshäuser See is used as a local recreation area. The Franconian Wayside Shrine Centre in Egenhausen presents a modern permanent exhibition on the cultural history of wayside shrines across around 90 square metres. In Werneck, the palace park invites visitors to stroll among its English landscape style, exotic plants and pond.

Discover more destinations: Werneck, Grettstadt, Wipfeld, Bergrheinfeld, Hundelshausen, Schwebheim, Üchtelhausen, Donnersdorf

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