Altheim: Prehistory and Themed Routes

With the Hohmichele, Altheim offers a notable focal point for prehistory. The town also lies on the Danube Cycle Path and the western route of the Upper Swabian Baroque Route. This brings together archaeological history, cycling and a route with cultural significance in your travel plans. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Altheim, you can start by considering which of these themes you would most like to shape your stay.

The Hohmichele and Altheim’s route connections

The prehistoric burial mound Hohmichele is in Heiligkreuztal, a district of the municipality of Altheim, and is considered the largest burial mound in Central Europe. This superlative places the burial mound in a broader context, while its distinctive feature remains clear: it is a prehistoric monument that stands out for its size. For families, this context can provide a starting point for a conversation about early history. The term “burial mound” and the emphasis on its size already offer a concrete way into the subject, even if you have no specialist knowledge.

Altheim also lies on the Danube Cycle Path and the western route of the Upper Swabian Baroque Route. These two route connections appeal to different interests: one draws attention to cycling, the other to Baroque culture. Together with the Hohmichele, they offer a range of different themes, rather than prescribing a single way to experience the town. When looking for a holiday apartment, consider whether prehistory, cycling or the cultural route is the deciding factor for you.

More cultural themes in the wider Biberach destination

The wider Biberach destination offers other themes that provide a different perspective from the Hohmichele. The Upper Swabian Museum Village of Kürnbach presents six centuries of history. More than 30 historic buildings offer insights into everyday life in times past. The number of buildings makes the museum village a distinct point of interest if you are interested in how people lived in earlier times.

The Biberach destination also offers different ways to explore architectural history. The pilgrimage church of Steinhausen was built between 1728 and 1731 by Dominikus Zimmermann and his brother Johann Baptist Zimmermann. At Schussenried Abbey, by contrast, the focus is on the magnificent library hall in the Baroque convent building, which is considered one of the most beautiful library halls in southern Germany. The dates and names of the architects give the church a specific historical context; at the library hall, the room itself and its distinguished status take centre stage.

The Wackelwald and the planetarium, also in the wider Biberach destination, appeal to different interests. The Wackelwald is close to the spa gardens on the outskirts of Bad Buchau and is open to the public. At the planetarium, multimedia shows about astronomy and space travel change quarterly. This puts a nature experience alongside a varied programme of topics about the stars and space travel. When planning your trip, you can decide which to prioritise based on whether you are more interested in nature or astronomy.

Altheim itself has a clear profile thanks to the Hohmichele and its two route connections: prehistory, cycling and the Upper Swabian Baroque Route offer concrete points to consider when choosing a holiday destination. The other examples belong to the wider Biberach destination and add to this perspective without making the Hohmichele a feature of other places.

Discover more destinations: Uttenweiler, Erolzheim, Bad Schussenried, Maselheim, Ochsenhausen, Schwendi, Kirchberg An Der Iller, Oggelshausen.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Biberach.