Deisenhausen and the Oberegger Reservoir

Oberegger Reservoir: history and birdlife

Until the end of the 1960s, the Oberegger Reservoir was a popular bathing lake. The lake and its immediate shoreline were designated nature reserves in 1989. These two facts give the place a historical and landscape context: the bathing history belongs to an earlier period, while the protection of the shoreline and the birdlife show the natural significance of the surrounding area.

The 42-hectare Oberegger Reservoir Bird Sanctuary lies between Deisenhausen and Oberegg. It is a nationally significant resting and breeding site for waterbirds, many of which also spend the winter there. The reservoir can therefore be understood not only in terms of its former use, but also through its different seasonal roles as a resting, breeding and wintering area. For anyone choosing a holiday apartment in Deisenhausen, the reservoir’s birdlife offers a tangible connection with nature.

Nature trails in the wider Günzburg travel region

Those who broaden their view to include the wider Günzburg travel region can compare different landscapes and types of routes. The DonAuwald hiking trail is the first premium hiking trail in Bavarian Swabia and runs for around 60 kilometres between Günzburg and Schwenningen. The DonauHänge, by contrast, is an 18.5-kilometre circular trail between Günzburg and Offingen through the hillside forest. The distances and route types provide a practical guide for choosing, without turning the two trails into a single excursion theme. In addition, the certified Streifzüge walking trails follow streams and ponds and pass through gently rolling hills.

Active days and family experiences in Günzburg

The wider Günzburg travel region also offers activities with different types of exercise and experiences. Turncable Wakepark in Thannhausen offers wakeboarding and water skiing. Courses are available for beginners and advanced participants, as well as for individuals and groups. Check operating days and course availability before making plans.

The Hansenhohl nature trail in Thannhausen is around 1.5 kilometres long and has eight play and information stations. Visits are not recommended in winter due to the risk of slipping. There is also a free crime-themed quiz app, “Sabotage in Hansenhohl”; check in advance whether the app is currently available. LEGOLAND® Deutschland in Günzburg offers a very different scale of experience: the theme park has 11 themed areas and 68 attractions. The park and its adjoining holiday village offer experiences for children aged 2 to 12; MINILAND is the heart of the park.

Pilgrimage, museums and architecture

Maria Vesperbild in the Günzburg district near Ziemetshausen attracts 400,000 to 500,000 pilgrims each year to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Sorrows and is considered the largest pilgrimage site in Bavarian Swabia. A Way of the Cross leads from the pilgrimage church to the Fatima Grotto. It was built in a nearby forest in 1957 and restored in 2011. More than 1,000 votive plaques bearing words of thanks and testimonies to help received from the Mother of God stand at the grotto.

The museums in the wider Günzburg travel region also cover a variety of subjects. The Bavarian School Museum in Ichenhausen presents the development of the school system over thousands of years; its historic classroom once accommodated around 50 children. The Museum of the City of Burgau presents the city’s history from the Middle Ages to the recent past across two floors and covers more than 700 square metres. The Monastery Museum in Wettenhausen, which opened in 2021, offers insight into a tradition spanning almost a thousand years. Wettenhausen is also home to the Imperial Hall, known for its monumental stucco ceiling; concerts, conferences and ceremonies are held there.

Choose the right focus for your accommodation

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Deisenhausen, the nearby Oberegger Reservoir offers a direct connection to nature, birdlife and local history. If your trip also includes hiking routes, leisure activities or museums, it is worth exploring the wider Günzburg travel region. This lets you choose your location based on the themes you want to shape your stay. For planning, check current opening hours for the museums and LEGOLAND®, as well as operating days and course availability at Turncable.

Discover more destinations: Breitenthal, Thannhausen, Haldenwang, Burtenbach, Kammeltal, Ursberg, Burgau, Bibertal

Go to the overview of the wider travel region: Günzburg.