Gailingen am Hochrhein: Jewish History and Riverside

Jewish history in the town centre

The Jewish Museum is housed in the historic Bürgerhaus in the centre of Gailingen. The building formerly served as a Jewish school. The museum explores the nearly 290-year history and everyday life of the Jewish community in Gailingen. It also includes a well-preserved ritual bath, a mikveh, in the building’s basement. At the western edge of town, the Jewish cemetery commemorates the community’s history. The museum and cemetery each offer a distinct perspective: the museum focuses on history through its exhibits, while the cemetery is a place to remember the community.

Leisure by the Rhine and trails through the surrounding area

The riverside park is open year-round to residents and visitors as a place for recreation and relaxation. Facilities include a beach volleyball court, table tennis tables, play equipment, a children’s pool with a slide, a water playground and a large sunbathing lawn. If you want to prioritise play and water activities when planning your day, the park offers several options. The Rhine’s water quality is considered very good.

For hiking, the Panorama Trail, marked with a red diamond, offers specific details: it is 20 kilometres long, has an elevation difference of 350 metres and passes nine viewpoints and sights. Another trail highlight is the old St Nicholas Chapel in Obergailingen, which the premium “Grenzgänger” hiking trail passes. You can choose between a route with several viewpoints and sights and a trail that passes a specific chapel. These two descriptions offer different points of reference for planning a day outdoors.

More experiences in the wider Konstanz destination

The wider Konstanz destination offers more distinct themes for trips and exploration. On Mainau Island, the Butterfly House is home to up to 120 different species and subspecies of butterflies from the tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa and Asia. Ring bus routes 4/13 and 13/4, between Konstanz/Bahnhof and the districts of Litzelstetten, Wallhausen, Dingelsdorf and Dettingen, stop near the entrance to Mainau Island. Check the current timetable before travelling.

The well-signposted, 53-kilometre SeeGang premium hiking trail connects Überlingen and Konstanz and runs through the Lake Constance district and the district of Konstanz. The RadgenussRouten cycling routes around the western part of Lake Constance also pass through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the district of Konstanz and combine nature, culture and regional highlights. The routes described range from a single hiking trail between two cities to routes that bring nature and culture together.

Another useful guide for overnight guests in the wider Konstanz destination is the BODENSEECARD WEST: guests staying in 14 participating towns receive one at check-in. It provides free travel within the district of Konstanz as far as Stein am Rhein and Überlingen, a 20 percent discount on Untersee boat trips, and reduced museum admission. Check the current participating towns and terms when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Mühlingen, Gaienhofen, Radolfzell am Bodensee, Engen, Volkertshausen, Moos, Hohenfels, Reichenau

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