Burgau between the Mindel, Kammel and the city’s history

City history in the castle

The Museum of the City of Burgau is located in Burgau Castle and presents the city’s history from the Middle Ages to the recent past across more than 700 square metres. It also offers insights into the living conditions of a small town over the past 200 years. The exhibition thus brings together long-term historical developments and a view of urban life over a more limited period. Some rooms in the castle have been used by the museum since 1907.

The building itself also brings together different periods: the castle was rebuilt by 1720 using medieval structural elements. The old town developed around a high medieval castle, first mentioned in 1147; a market town grew around it around 1300. Anyone interested in Burgau’s history can consider the town’s development, older building fabric and the castle’s later use together.

Chapels, churches and landmark buildings

St. Leonhard Cemetery Chapel is a chancel-tower chapel built by Georg Kraus in 1667/68 and furnished with fittings. The round-arched gateways in the cemetery wall stand out; the wall was built in 1726. The nave and chancel of the Catholic parish church of the Assumption of Mary were built in 1788–90 according to plans by Kaspar Zengerle. Rare frescoes by J. Baptist Enderle and Konrad Huber are also among the special artworks in the town parish church.

The Protestant-Lutheran Christ Church reflects a different period of construction: it was built in 1957/58, and the freestanding campanile followed in 1959. Among the older landmark buildings is the Old Town Hall, built in 1709/11 according to plans by Valerian Brenner. Its small clock tower with an onion dome gives the building a distinctive feature. The town gate, in turn, dates in its present form to 1614 and is considered a landmark of Burgau. Together, these buildings tell not the story of a single era, but of different chapters in the city’s history.

More options in the wider Günzburg travel region

Those who want to consider routes and activities in the wider Günzburg travel destination alongside Burgau’s city history will find options for different kinds of day trips. The Kammeltal cycle route is 60 kilometres long in total and is suitable as a day trip or as a two-stage ride. In the district of Günzburg, it runs mostly along flat roads and paths. For hiking, the DonAuwald hiking trail covers around 60 kilometres between Günzburg and Schwenningen; it is the first Premium hiking trail in Bavarian Swabia. The 18.5-kilometre DonauHänge circular route runs through the hillside forest between Günzburg and Offingen. The different route lengths and ways of getting around help you choose the activity focus you want.

The wider Günzburg travel region also offers a special outing for families: LEGOLAND® Deutschland in Günzburg has 11 themed areas and 68 attractions. The theme park and its adjoining holiday village offer experiences for children aged 2 to 12. For water sports, Turncable Wakepark in Thannhausen offers wakeboarding and water skiing. Courses are available for beginners and advanced participants, as well as individuals and groups. Check current operating days and course availability before planning; this makes it easier to consider these options as separate interests alongside Burgau’s city programme.

It is therefore worth considering the differences when choosing a holiday focus: Burgau is known for its castle, museum and historic buildings; the wider Günzburg travel destination complements these with cycling and hiking trails, as well as leisure and water sports activities. You can choose a holiday apartment to suit your stay based on whether Burgau’s city history or a broader mix of regional experiences is the deciding factor.

Discover more destinations: Kötz, Deisenhausen, Bubesheim, Neuburg An Der Kammel, Jettingen-Scheppach, Breitenthal, Günzburg, Ziemetshausen.

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