Discover Rettenbach: St. Ulrich and the Silbersee near Remshart
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Rettenbach can be explored through a range of different themes: the parish of St. Ulrich and the high altar in St. Ulrich’s Church are part of its religious history and art. At Remshart, in the municipality of Rettenbach, the Silbersee offers opportunities for bathing and swimming. You can shape your stay around a variety of interests—whether you are taking a closer look at historic details or spending time by the water.
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Silbersee near Remshart: swimming and a walk around the lake
Visitors can bathe and swim at the Silbersee near Remshart. The water recreation area, which opened in summer 2004, offers play opportunities for children. A walk around the lake takes about 35 minutes. This is an approximate guide; actual walking time may vary from visitor to visitor. If you would like to combine time by the water with a walk, you can plan these as two different parts of your day.
St. Ulrich and traces of Roman history
Rettenbach is home to the parish of St. Ulrich. A stone sarcophagus discovered during construction work in 1954 can be viewed in the chapel near St. Ulrich’s Church. Check the current access arrangements before visiting. The church’s high altar also has its own story: it was donated by the patron family, the Barons of Riedheim, to mark the 800th anniversary of the Battle of Lechfeld. The church’s furnishings include an image of Ulrich by Johann Anwander from Lauingen.
At the edge of the village, an information board invites visitors to take a short break and learn about Roman funerary traditions. Together, the sarcophagus and high altar offer several points of interest for a visit that goes beyond a single historic object: from a discovery made during construction work, to a church donation, to an explanation of Roman burial customs.
More experiences in the wider destination of Günzburg
Destinations in Thannhausen, Ichenhausen and Günzburg itself add to the range of options in the wider destination of Günzburg. In Thannhausen, Turncable Wakepark 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 in advance.
The region also offers nature experiences: the Hansenhohl Nature Trail is around 1.5 kilometres long and has eight play and information stations. There is also a free quiz tour, “Sabotage in Hansenhohl,” available as a crime-solving app; its availability may change. Winter visits are not recommended due to the risk of slipping. The options therefore vary not only by theme, but also according to whether you would like to plan activities by the water, a walk along a nature trail or a cultural stop.
In Ichenhausen, the Bavarian School Museum presents the development of the school system over thousands of years. The museum has a historic classroom that once accommodated around 50 children. It is advisable to check the latest opening information before visiting. In Günzburg, LEGOLAND® Deutschland has 11 themed areas and 68 attractions. The theme park and its adjoining holiday village offer experiences for children aged 2 to 12; check the latest operating information before your visit.
When looking for a holiday apartment in Rettenbach, it helps to distinguish between destinations in the municipality and additional places to visit in the wider destination of Günzburg. St. Ulrich and the Silbersee near Remshart are local points of interest; the wakepark, school museum and LEGOLAND are in Thannhausen, Ichenhausen and Günzburg, respectively.
For the wider travel overview: Offingen.
