Großwallstadt between the bathing lake and history

Großwallstadt combines water-based activities with traces of a long local history. The MainAuen Badewelt and the cycle path running directly alongside it add an active element; historic buildings and the biennial market offer other themes to consider when planning your trip. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, think about which of these interests you want to shape your stay.

Bathing lake, swimming pool and cycle path

The MainAuen Badewelt has a bathing lake with a sandy beach and a solar-heated swimming pool, set within a sunbathing area of around three hectares. The complex also has a 58-metre-long giant slide. It operates seasonally, so check the latest opening times and information about available facilities before your visit.

The Main-Auen-Badewelt is located directly beside a cycle path. This means you can take two different interests—water activities and cycling—into account when choosing where to stay. If you are visiting Großwallstadt mainly for the Badewelt, factor its seasonal operation into your travel plans; the cycle path is another point of interest for travellers who also want to go cycling.

Historical traces in the town

Großwallstadt’s historical features range from a defensive structure dating from the 13th century, which belongs to the parish church, to buildings from the 16th century. The round tower is a remnant of the town’s 15th-century fortifications. Half-timbered houses from the 16th century are also part of the townscape. The local history museum was established in the former “Liebsches Gut”, which dates from the 16th century.

The draw well has a circular well surround and a covered draw-well frame, and is marked with the date 1566. The “Der Ochsen” inn is dated 1595. Together, these structures, building features and dates offer various ways to explore the town’s history, without focusing on just one building.

The Großwallstadt Historical Market is another local attraction. Held every two years, it features historical market events themed around subjects such as the Middle Ages and the Viking Age. If you would like to include the market in your travel plans, check the date of the specific event.

Miltenberg: landscape and culture

A closer look at Miltenberg brings the region’s landscape and culture into a wider perspective. Miltenberg district lies between the Odenwald and Spessart ranges and features deeply incised river and stream valleys. In Miltenberg, the town park was laid out in the style of an English garden and as an arboretum at the end of the 19th century; today, it contains almost 150 different species of trees and shrubs. The Felsenmeer is a natural monument that formed during the last ice ages, between 2.58 million and 11,700 years ago.

The history of Miltenberg and the surrounding region is also reflected in its historic buildings: the Museum Stadt presents it in three historic half-timbered houses on Miltenberg’s market square, the Schnatterloch. The “3 im Wald” adventure trail combines a barefoot nature trail, an art trail and a tree interpretation trail. On a town walk, the route leads from its starting point at Mildenburg through the town forest and through the Steintor; after turning at the Steintor, the Felsenmeer is about 600 metres away.

Miltenberg district’s Cultural Weeks take place every year from mid-September, with a varied programme for all ages. They include concerts featuring classical and contemporary music, as well as events with jazz and electronic music. Exact dates vary, so check the relevant programme when planning your trip.

Plan your trip around your interests

When choosing a holiday apartment in Großwallstadt, you can first consider whether a seasonal day at the bathing facilities, local history or the Historical Market matters most to you. This helps you focus your search on the experiences you actually want to include in your stay.

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Go to the main travel overview: Miltenberg.