Erkheim: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Erkheim and its surrounding area feature a series of named natural and cultural landmarks. Plattenberg is a hill in the immediate vicinity of Erkheim’s center. St. Martin’s Church is located in the area surrounding the center. The hill Kohlberg is nearby; the hills Eisenberg and Guggenberg, as well as Waldfriedhof Park, are located in the surrounding area. Ursberg Abbey and Maria Steinbach Church are situated further afield in the region. Those who pay attention to a place’s landscape can use Erkheim’s specific hills and surroundings to put the town into context.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Erkheim.

Geographical Location

Erkheim is located in the Unterallgäu district, approximately 15 kilometers east of Memmingen.

Nature

The Eastern Günz River flows through Erkheim; the nearby Ried is described as a small moorland landscape, while Egelsberg rises to the southwest.

History and Culture

Erkheim was first mentioned in an official document in 764 and was historically connected with the former Imperial Abbey of Ottobeuren.

The Protestant Lutheran Church of St. Peter and St. Paul is listed as a building dating from 1433 and has a decorated interior.

Things to Do

During museum tours, children and adults can experience historical lessons through exhibits such as a tiled stove, a raised teacher’s desk, double school desks, an adding machine, and a harmonium.

The TV Erkheim sports center includes tennis courts, an ice rink, and several soccer fields.

Getting There

Erkheim has its own exit on the A 96 motorway. Sontheim railway station is three kilometers away and offers hourly connections to Memmingen and Munich. This combination is relevant for travelers planning to arrive by car or train.

Further destinations for orientation: Woringen, Boos, Pfaffenhausen, Memmingerberg, Tussenhausen, Winterrieden, Mindelheim, Illerwinkel.

For the overview of the broader travel region: Unterallgäu.