Schemmerhofen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the wider regional surroundings of Schemmerhofen are Neusteußlingen Castle, Ehrenfels Castle, Klingenstein Castle, Schülzburg Castle Ruins and Kapellenberg. This provides a specific point of reference for travelers who would like to combine Schemmerhofen with cultural and historical themes.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Schemmerhofen.

Nature

Ameisenberg and Steinberg are located in the immediate surroundings of Schemmerhofen; Stoffelberg is located in the wider regional surroundings.

Culture and History

The documented history of Schemmerhofen mentions changing forms of the name, including Scammara, ad Scammares, Schamern, Scammun, Krutschemmern and Landenschammar. The distinction between Ober- and Unterschemmern has been documented since the late 14th century.

The name Schemmern is said to derive from “Schienen,” a word for reeds.

Langenschemmern and Aufhofen have formed the present-day municipality of Schemmerhofen since August 1, 1972.

The former Langenschemmern railway station is located outside the municipality, in the direction of Äpfingen.

If you would like to compare more local pages: Dettingen An Der Iller, Erolzheim, Uttenweiler, Kanzach, Kirchberg An Der Iller, Wain, Biberach An Der Riß, Langenenslingen.

To the overarching travel overview: Biberach.