Discover Landsberg Am Lech

Gothic architecture and stories from the Old Town

Bayertor is one of Bavaria’s finest Gothic structures and has stood in Landsberg Am Lech since 1425. The Mutterturm has a different art-historical character: Herkomer had this remarkable monument to Historicism built in honour of his mother. Guided tours take visitors through the Old Town and recount its eventful history. Topics include dukes and electors, the salt trade, raftsmen, dyers and tanners, Jesuits and Ursulines, as well as legends from the Middle Ages to the modern era. The range of subjects thus extends from rule and trade to crafts, religious communities and stories of the town.

Town museum with views of Landsberg

The Landsberg Am Lech Town Museum is an open, vibrant place that presents local history and connects it with contemporary issues. Situated on Leitenberg, it offers one of the finest views of the town. The museum therefore brings historical context and views of the town together—a different approach from the guided tour, which explores specific people, professions and legends from the Old Town’s history. If you are interested in the connection between past and present, the museum brings both perspectives together in one place.

River meadows and paths along the Lech

Lechpark Pössinger Au is the town of Landsberg’s main local recreation area. Its woodland, meadows and river landscape provide a habitat for animals and plants that have become rare. The park offers a natural counterpoint to the town’s historic buildings and stories. Nearby, there is a water play area for small children; older children can enjoy a Kneipp pool, barefoot path and pavilion. These facilities cater to different age groups, while woodland, meadows and river meadows define the character of the area.

The LechErlebnisWeg is another useful guide for planning an outing: it starts at Landsberg’s main square and largely follows the course of the river. Its starting point and route provide two clear reference points. This makes it a different kind of outing from Lechpark, whose landscape and facilities are the main draw.

Lake Ammersee and regional highlights

Lake Ammersee lies entirely within the district of Landsberg Am Lech. It is Bavaria’s third-largest lake, after Lake Chiemsee and Lake Starnberg, and a popular local recreation destination. Boat trips, water sports and attractive lakeside promenades offer different ways to experience the lake. Set in the natural landscape of the Bavarian Alpine Foreland, it is also a place for sporting and cultural activities. Alongside the town’s history, time on the water and leisure by the lake are distinct holiday options.

When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to weigh up these interests: would you like to focus on guided tours and architectural history, are you more drawn to the river meadows, or do you plan to spend most of your time enjoying activities by the lake? Choose your area based on what matters most to you.

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Utting Am Ammersee, Windach, Vilgertshofen, Schondorf Am Ammersee, Weil, Penzing, Prittriching, Pürgen, Reichling, Rott, Scheuring, Thaining, Landsberg Am Lech, Dießen Am Ammersee, Igling, Hofstetten, Fuchstal, Denklingen, Apfeldorf, Egling An Der Paar, Hurlach, Kaufering, Kinsau, Geltendorf, Greifenberg

For the regional travel overview: Bavaria.